Linux Engineer

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:

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. 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!