Senior Linux Administrator

2 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa RSAWEB Full time

**Job Information**:
Date Opened
- 18/07/2024Job Type
- Full timeIndustry
- Cloud InfrastructureWork Experience
- 5 yearsEducation Level
- DiplomaCity
- Sea Point, Cape TownProvince
- Western CapeCountry
- South AfricaPostal Code
- 8005**Job Duties**:

- Installing, configuring, and maintaining our Linux infrastructure
- Implementing monitoring systems to track the health of our systems
- Develop and implement network monitoring tools and systems
- Writing reusable, testable, and efficient deployment scripts using Ansible, GitHub Actions or Similar
- Help design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and high-performing systems.
- And any other reasonable task.

**Requirements**:

- A minimum of 5 years as a Linux System Administrator
- Experience with either Ubuntu or Redhat
- Proficiency with source-control tools (GitHub, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Solid understanding of security related to encryption, certificates, and patch management
- Basic knowledge of Python
- An understanding of deployment tools such as Chef and/or Ansible is advantageous,
- Solid Troubleshooting Skills using benchmarking and optimization tools
- Familiar with MySQL or Postgres
- Understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3,
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices
- Monitoring systems/tools experience e.g Netdata, Zabbix or similar tools

**Benefits**:

- Company contribution to Medical Aid
- Retirement Annuity contribution
- Discounted Internet Connectivity
- Free Barista prepared coffee, breakfasts and snacks.
- Employee Wellness Programme (ICAS). Providing free 24/7/365 counselling for you and your family in your household, as well as other health and wellbeing resources, provided by registered professionals.
- Flexible working hours
- Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards
- Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best



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