Linux System Administrator

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa PST Full time
Job Title: Deputy Linux Administrator

At PST, we are seeking a highly skilled Deputy Linux Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Linux infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a backup to the line manager in times of absence, overseeing the team's workload and ensuring seamless continuity.
  • Prioritize tasks according to the company's goals and requirements, maintaining a high level of productivity and efficiency.
  • Develop and implement effective workflow management strategies to optimize team performance.
  • Delegate tasks to team members based on their capabilities, promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Respond to urgent incidents with a hands-on approach, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal disruption.
  • Participate in technical planning, communicating key information to the team and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Assist the manager with customer support and internal support, providing exceptional service and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and changes, promoting knowledge sharing and consistent practices within the team.
  • Contribute to cross-functional projects involving Linux environments, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and promoting a culture of collaboration.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team, prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing circumstances.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in high-level Linux administration.
  • At least 3 years of managerial, supervisory, or team lead experience.
  • Strong business acumen and people management skills.
  • Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Technical Requirements:
  • Mandatory skills:
    • Linux
    • Proxmox (or similar virtualization)
    • Prometheus/Grafana (or similar monitoring)
    • Ansible (or similar automation)
    • Gitlab (or similar VCS)
    • OpenVPN (or similar VPN)
    • Webserver (Apache / nginx)
    • Keycloak (or similar SSO & IAM)
  • Nice to have skills:
    • PKI
    • LDAP
    • Apache Nifi
    • Jira
    • Experience in AI / LLM Hosting


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