IT Engineer: Linux Infrastructure

Recruiter:

Open Source (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000824/CK

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

WE’RE HIRING: IT ENGINEER – LINUX INFRASTRUCTURE

Are you a Linux expert with a passion for cutting-edge technology? Do you thrive in high-performance environments, tackling complex systems and ensuring seamless infrastructure operations? If Linux, automation, and security are your strengths, we want you on our team.

Location: Parktown, onsite
Contract Type: Permanent

POSITION INFO:

What We’re Looking For:

At least eight years of experience working with Linux technologies (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL, Debian)
Five years of experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MSSQL
Expertise in virtualization and containers (VMware, KVM, Proxmox, Docker)
Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Perl)
Solid knowledge of security tools and best practices (firewalls, SSH, SELinux, vulnerability scanning)
Experience with monitoring and performance tuning (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Ops Manager)
Good understanding of networking protocols and troubleshooting tools
Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
Strong background in backup and disaster recovery solutions

Preferred Skills:

Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
CI/CD and DevOps knowledge
Firewall and storage expertise
Kubernetes and Docker experience

What You’ll Be Doing:

Maintaining and optimizing Linux infrastructure for maximum performance
Automating repetitive tasks through scripting
Monitoring and troubleshooting system issues to prevent downtime
Implementing security best practices to safeguard infrastructure
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and deploy systems
Managing backup and disaster recovery processes
Ensuring infrastructure scalability and high availability
Handling incident and change management to drive continuous improvement

What Makes You a Perfect Fit?

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet
Proactive and hands-on approach to system management
Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing environments
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

If you’re ready to take your Linux expertise to the next level, apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, reliability, and technical excellence. Send CVs to

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