Highly Available Linux Systems Expert

2 weeks ago


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

Welcome to 1-grid

We are a dynamic and growing web hosting company in Cape Town, committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers. As a Linux Systems Operations Administrator, you will play a vital role in our technical team, responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Premier customers with technical queries and issues
  • Monitor company infrastructure and systems 24/7
  • Analyse and troubleshoot complex system issues
  • Implement new technologies and integrate them into our existing data centre environments
  • Manage backup integrity (ensure availability and restorability)
  • Patch management
  • Adhere to security and privacy processes
  • Document systems and processes
  • Optimise system performance and ensure smooth operation
  • Escalate issues from support departments
  • Manage inventory and report requirements to procurement

Requirements

  • Proven experience in hardware/networking fundamentals, preferably in a datacentre environment
  • 3-5 years' experience in a mid-level position
  • 6-10 years' experience in a senior position
  • Knowledge of Hyper-V/KVM environments
  • Customer support experience
  • Proficiency in Windows and Linux server management
  • Basic scripting skills (Bash, Powershell, Python) and CLI experience
  • A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle


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