Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Zabbix Network Monitoring Engineer with expertise in Linux administration and system integration to join our Digital Service operations team. In this role you will be responsible for implementing configuring and maintaining the Zabbix monitoring system Linux systems and integration frameworks to optimize and automate the performance reliability and security of our IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Zabbix Monitoring & Management
Design deploy and manage Zabbix monitoring solutions for network devices servers applications and other critical systems.
Develop custom templates triggers actions and dashboards for effective monitoring.
Ensure high availability and scalability of the Zabbix environment.
Linux Systems Administration
Perform installation configuration and maintenance of Linuxbased systems (e.g. CentOS Ubuntu Red Hat).
Manage system updates security patches and troubleshooting to ensure stable operations.
Optimize server performance and resource utilization.
Integration & Automation
Integrate Zabbix with thirdparty tools and APIs for enhanced monitoring and reporting.
Develop automation scripts (using Bash Python or Ansible) to streamline monitoring setup and maintenance.
Implement advanced features like event correlation autodiscovery and remote monitoring.
Incident Management & Troubleshooting
Respond promptly to alerts diagnose and resolve issues in collaboration with IT teams.
Identify root causes and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurring incidents.
Support proactive monitoring and resolution of potential system bottlenecks.
Documentation & Training
Document Zabbix configurations Linux system setups and integration processes.
Provide training to internal teams on monitoring best practices and tools.
Continuous Improvement
Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in Zabbix Linux and monitoring technologies.
Evaluate and implement improvements to current monitoring and alerting practices.
Required Qualifications:
B.A or B.S. (or higher level degree) in Computer Science or a similar engineering program with strong academic performance preferred
Proven experience with Zabbix implementation configuration and administration
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP SNMP ICMP etc. and system administration (Linux/Windows).
Familiarity with virtualization and cloud environments (VMware AWS Azure etc.
Familiar with Linux systems preferably using Red Hat/Fedora Ubuntu or Debian.
Excellent troubleshooting analytical and problemsolving skills
Strong knowledge of Git.
Experience in the scripting language such as python bash PowerShell or java.
Experience with security hardening of Linux systems.
Proven success on challenging projects where you made key contributions while demonstrating ownership creativity and initiative.
Competence in MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.