Linux System Administrator

Got Penguin Powers? We’re hiring. ��

Do you speak fluent Linux CLI?
Can you troubleshoot servers before the coffee gets cold?
Do words like NGINX, Bash, and TCP/IP make you smile a little?

Then you might be the Linux wizard we’re looking for. ⚡

We’re on the hunt for a passionate Linux System Administrator to help keep our infrastructure fast, secure, stable, and humming along like a perfectly tuned server rack.

�� Your mission (should you choose to accept it)

You’ll be:

• Building and maintaining awesome Linux environments
• Keeping servers patched, healthy, and secure
• Monitoring systems before things go boom
• Automating boring stuff with Bash scripting
• Managing web servers like:
• NGINX
• Apache HTTP Server
• Solving mysterious infrastructure problems like a digital detective
• Helping us scale and improve our platforms

What you bring to the table:

The essentials

• 3+ years of Linux systems administration experience
• Strong Ubuntu/Debian knowledge
• Ubuntu
• Debian
• Confidence in the Linux CLI
• Bash scripting skills
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking
• Familiarity with monitoring & logging tools
• Experience with Git version control
• Git

Bonus XP ��

Extra points if you’ve played with:

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Cloud platforms like:
• Amazon Web Services
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud
• CI/CD pipelines
• Databases:
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL

Reference number for this position is GZ61362 which is a permanent position based in Roodepoort offering a cost to company salary of up to R300k per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 25 May 12:38, Closing date 24 Jul