Linux Engineer
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- System Installation & Configuration
- Install configure and secure Red Hat Oracle Enterprise Linux and Solaris operating systems to meet business and security requirements.
- Deploy system patches updates and upgrades to maintain compliance and stability.
- Integrate Linux hosts with Red Hat Satellite for centralized lifecycle management.
- Automation & Scripting
- Automate system administration tasks using Ansible playbooks and shell scripting.
- Develop and maintain scripts for system monitoring performance tuning and routine maintenance.
- Implement automation for OS provisioning configuration and compliance enforcement.
- Virtualization & Cloud Integration
- Manage and support virtualization platforms including Oracle VM Manager KVM and VMware vCenter.
- Support migration of workloads between on-premises and cloud environments.
- Collaborate with cloud engineers to ensure integration of Unix/Linux systems with AWS Azure or GCP.
- System Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- Continuously monitor server performance availability and resource utilization.
- Diagnose and resolve OS-related incidents hardware compatibility issues and application dependencies.
- Provide second- and third-level support for Unix/Linux infrastructure escalations.
- Security & Compliance
- Apply hardening standards and vulnerability remediation measures on Unix/Linux systems.
- Ensure compliance with security benchmarks (e.g. CIS ISO 27001) and organizational policies.
- Manage user access controls authentication and system auditing to safeguard infrastructure.
- Backup Recovery & High Availability
- Implement backup and restore procedures to protect critical system data.
- Support clustering and high-availability solutions to minimize downtime.
- Perform disaster recovery drills to validate business continuity readiness.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with application teams DBAs and network engineers to support system requirements.
- Engage with security compliance and DevOps teams to align infrastructure with enterprise standards.
- Support project delivery by contributing Unix/Linux expertise to design and deployment initiatives.
- Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of system configurations procedures and troubleshooting guides.
- Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions with junior engineers and support teams.
- Ensure changes are tracked reviewed and recorded in accordance with ITIL processes.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience administering and supporting enterprise-level Unix/Linux environments (Red Hat Enterprise Linux Oracle Linux Solaris).
- Proven track record of performing system installation configuration patching and lifecycle management in mission-critical environments.
- Strong expertise in shell scripting (Bash Korn Python) and automation tools (Ansible Red Hat Satellite) to streamline system administration.
- Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vCenter Oracle VM KVM) and integration with cloud-based infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to configure monitor and troubleshoot high-availability clusters backup solutions and disaster recovery environments.
- Solid understanding of security hardening compliance standards and user access controls within Unix/Linux systems.
- Experience with performance monitoring and tuning to optimize system stability and resource utilization.
- Familiarity with API integration DevOps practices and interoperability between Unix/Linux and enterprise applications.
- Proficiency in SQL for system-related queries reporting and integration support.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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Procept Associates Professional Services Limited (Procept Africa) is a franchisee of Procept Associates Ltd, Canada. We specialize in consulting, training and software solutions, through a network of associates and partners, using best practice frameworks in Canada, Nigeria, South Af ... View more
