Linux Systems Engineer

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1-grid Full time
About Us

1-grid is a fast-growing web hosting company in Cape Town with a strong customer base and a vision to become the market leader in South Africa within the next 5 years.

Job Purpose

The Linux Systems Operations Administrator will be part of the 1-grid technical team responsible for automating, securing, and maintaining reliable systems and network infrastructure. The role will focus on supporting Premier customers with technical queries, dedicated and VPS support, systems automation, stability, and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Resolve Premier customers' technical support queries
  • Monitor company infrastructure and systems 24/7
  • Analyze and troubleshoot systems
  • Integrate new technologies into existing data center environments
  • Manage backup integrity to ensure availability and restorability
  • Patch management
  • Adhere to security and privacy processes
  • Document systems and processes
  • Ensure optimal system performance and optimization
  • Escalate support queries from other departments
  • Manage inventory and report requirements and shortages to the procurement team
Requirements
  • Hardware and networking fundamentals, preferably in a data center environment
  • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge of Hyper-V/KVM environments
  • Customer support experience
  • Experience in Windows and Linux server management
  • Basic scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python) and CLI experience
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
Location

Paarden Eiland, Western Cape. Relocation to this area is required.

This appointment will be made in accordance with the Company's Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to people from designated groups and people with a disability, provided they meet the inherent criteria of the vacancy.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa xneelo Full time

    Xneelo, a leading web hosting company in South Africa, is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Engineer to join its team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in troubleshooting and repairing large-scale, Linux-based hosting systems, identifying trends based on system alerts, and serving as a technical point of escalation for the contact centre's Support...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa vonq-organic Full time

    Job Title: Linux Systems AdministratorVonq-organic is seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for the support and management of our internal and client-facing Linux systems and services.Key Responsibilities:Support and maintain our Linux server fleet, ensuring...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    Job Title: Linux Systems AdministratorThe Linux Systems Administrator is a key role within Dimension Data, responsible for the support and management of internal and client-facing Linux systems and services.Key Responsibilities:Support and maintain the Linux server fleet footprintOptimise Linux services and processesSupport day-to-day Linux services spanning...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1-grid Full time

    About 1-grid1-grid is a leading web hosting company in Cape Town, committed to delivering exceptional services to our customers. We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer to join our technical team.Job Purpose:The successful candidate will be responsible for automating, securing, and maintaining reliable systems and network infrastructure. They...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    Job SummaryDimension Data is seeking a seasoned Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for the support and management of internal and client-facing Linux systems and services.Key Responsibilities• Support and maintain the Linux server fleet footprint• Optimize Linux services and...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    Job Title: Linux Systems AdministratorWe are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team at Dimension Data. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for the support and management of our internal and client-facing Linux systems and services.Key Responsibilities:Support and maintain our Linux server fleet...

  • Linux Systems Engineer

    2 months ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1-grid Full time

    About 1-grid1-grid is a fast-growing web hosting company in Cape Town with a strong customer base and a vision to become the market leader in SA within the next 5 years. We have an entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and top performance.Job PurposeThe Linux Systems Operations Administrator position is part of the 1-grid...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1-grid Full time

    About us 1-grid is a fast-growing web hosting company in South Africa with an established customer base. We have the vision and resources to be the market leader in the next 5 years; this vision is supported by an entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and top performance.Job purpose:The Linux Systems Operations Administrator...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1-grid Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Linux DevOps specialist to support our development team and drive best practices in our operational team. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, passionate, and creative problem solver who can think outside the box and deliver with minimal oversight.The successful candidate will work closely with our...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1-grid Full time

    About 1-grid1-grid is a fast-growing web hosting company in Cape Town with an established customer base, recently acquired by leaders in the internet services industry. Our vision is to be the market leader in SA within 5 years, supported by an entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and top performance.Job PurposeThe Linux Systems...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa xneelo Full time

    Job Title: Linux Systems AdministratorXneelo OverviewXneelo, a leading web hosting company in South Africa, is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. Our company specializes in large-scale, Linux-based hosting systems, and we need someone who can troubleshoot and repair issues effectively.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain reliable, fast,...

  • RF Systems Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Milkor Integrated Systems Full time

    Job Title: RF Systems EngineerMilkor Integrated Systems is seeking a highly skilled RF Systems Engineer to join our team. As an RF Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing RF circuits and sub-systems to meet performance specifications.Key Responsibilities:Design and optimize RF circuits and sub-systems to meet performance...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Milkor Integrated Systems Full time

    Job Title: Junior Systems EngineerMilkor Integrated Systems is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Systems Engineer to join our team.Key Responsibilities:Develop user requirements through thorough analysis and researchConduct system safety assessments to ensure compliance with industry standardsPlan and execute high-level planning...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa LexisNexis South Africa Shared Services (Pty) Ltd Company Full time

    About the RoleAs a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing storage and backup solutions based on business requirements. You will also monitor and maintain storage systems to ensure optimal performance and availability. Additionally, this position is responsible for triage change management support.Responsibilities...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa DataTech Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Microsoft Systems EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Microsoft Systems Engineer to join our team at DataTech Recruitment. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex Microsoft-based systems and infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement Microsoft-based...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ecentric Payment Systems Full time

    Job Title: Senior Systems AdministratorWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join our Hosting Services team at Ecentric Payment Systems. As a key member of our technical team, you will be responsible for leading technical efforts across client environments, ensuring system stability, security, and efficiency.Key...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ecentric Payment Systems Full time

    Job Title: Senior Systems AdministratorEcentric Payment Systems is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join our Hosting Services team. As a key member of our technical team, you will be responsible for leading technical efforts across client environments, ensuring system stability, security, and efficiency.Key...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Milkor Integrated Systems Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Software Control Engineer to join our team at Milkor Integrated Systems.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop control software using MATLAB and Simulink.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.Participate in peer review to ensure high-quality...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Milkor Integrated Systems Full time

    Job Title: RF EngineerMilkor Integrated Systems seeks a skilled RF Engineer to join our team.Key Responsibilities:Create and optimize RF circuits and sub-systems to meet performance specifications.Utilize simulation tools to model RF behavior and perform hands-on testing and validation of RF designs in a lab environmentDevelop prototypes to test and refine...

  • Systems Engineer III

    2 months ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa LexisNexis South Africa Shared Services (Pty) Ltd Company Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our team at LexisNexis South Africa Shared Services (Pty) Ltd Company. As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing storage and backup solutions based on business requirements.Key Responsibilities• Design and implement storage and backup solutions to...