Linux Systems Engineer

2 months ago

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

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 SA within the next 5 years. We have an entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and top performance.

Job Purpose

The Linux Systems Operations Administrator position is part of the 1-grid technical team responsible for automating, securing, and maintaining reliable systems and network infrastructure. The focus is 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 (ensure availability and restorability)
  • Patch management
  • Adhere to security and privacy processes
  • Document systems and processes
  • Ensure optimal system performance and optimization
  • Escalate from support departments
  • Manage inventory, report requirements and shortages to the procurement team based on minimum re-order levels
Qualifications and Experience
  • Hardware/Networking fundamentals in a data center environment (A+/N+) or similar diploma
  • 3-5 years' experience desirable (mid-level)
  • 6-10 years' experience desirable (senior-level)
  • Knowledge of Hyper-V/KVM environments
  • Customer support experience
  • Experience in Windows and Linux server management
  • Basic scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python) and CLI experience
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
Location

Paarden Eiland, Western Cape: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Employment Equity

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 such job applicants meet the inherent criteria of the vacancy.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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