Work-Force
Industry: Information Technology / Managed Services
Job Summary: The Senior Linux Engineer will provide technical leadership, team mentoring, and proactive guidance to ensure smooth operations in managed services. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in Linux/Unix system administration and possess strong problem-solving skills to address complex issues. This role will focus on automation, process optimization, security hardening, and technical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership & Mentoring:
- Proactively guide and mentor junior team members on technical issues and processes.
- Lead technical decision-making in the areas of system architecture, OS security, and automation initiatives.
- Equip the team with knowledge sharing, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
- System Administration & Security:
- Oversee enterprise-scale Unix/Linux environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.
- Drive OS security hardening and ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
- Lead vulnerability and patch management activities across systems.
- Handle backups, recovery, and resolve service-affecting incidents, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Project Leadership & Collaboration:
- Contribute to architectural planning and lead initiatives or projects to completion.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical efforts with organizational objectives.
- Manage change and incident resolutions in a structured ITIL-driven environment.
- Maintain efficiency in support services through continuous monitoring and improvements.
- Automation & Scripting:
- Lead the implementation of automation processes using Ansible and other tools to improve system efficiency.
- Utilize advanced shell scripting for process automation and systems integration.
- Manage Red Hat Satellite and oversee Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise projects.
Technical Competencies:
- 15+ years of experience in ICT, with at least 10 years of Unix/Linux system administration.
- Experience in managing enterprise-scale Unix/Linux environments.
- Proficiency in advanced shell scripting and Ansible automation.
- Knowledge of Red Hat Satellite and cluster environments (Veritas and Pacemaker).
- Experience in multi-vendor network management port configurations (HP ILO, SUN ILOM, Dell iDrac).
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management systems (BMC Remedy).
- Experience with vulnerability and patch management.
- Experience in AWS Cloud environments (Advantageous).
- Backup and recovery management.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 with Maths & Science (Required).
- Tertiary qualification in IT technical field (Required).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Advantageous).
- RHCSA/RHCE or equivalent certification in Unix/Linux environments.
- ITIL Foundation certification (Advantageous).
Leadership Competencies:
- Ability to apply analytical thought processes to problem-solving.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Big-picture thinking with a focus on organizational solutions and outcomes.
Work Environment:
- Dynamic, team-oriented environment with a focus on delivering high-quality managed services.
- Collaborative role requiring interaction with various internal and external stakeholders.
If you are a highly skilled and experienced Linux Engineer with a passion for leadership and technical excellence, apply today to join a forward-thinking organization!