Senior System Engineer Linux

Key Responsibilities

• Administer maintain monitor and optimize RHEL and Amazon Linux servers across on-premises VMware AWS and private cloud environments
• Manage OS installation configuration upgrades patching repositories services filesystems storage and server lifecycle activities
• Support Linux services including DNS NTP SMTP relay certificates SSH authentication and directory service integrations
• Monitor system performance capacity availability and health and troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues
• Maintain Linux-based application platforms including Apache Tomcat and related middleware components
• Implement Linux security hardening vulnerability remediation access reviews certificate renewals and compliance controls
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash Python Ansible AWS Systems Manager or similar tools
• Operate and monitor Linux storage filesystems EBS volumes backup agents and recovery processes across relevant environments
• Perform backup verification restoration testing disaster recovery exercises and support high availability and business continuity initiatives
• Maintain infrastructure documentation operational procedures configuration records and audit evidence
• Identify opportunities for automation performance optimization capacity planning and continuous service improvement
• Prepare operational reports incident updates root cause analysis inputs and technical recommendations while collaborating with relevant technology teams

Person Specifications

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field
• 4 years of hands-on experience in Linux Systems Administration Systems Engineering or Infrastructure Operations
• Strong practical experience administering and troubleshooting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Amazon Linux
• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure across on-premises data centers VMware AWS and private cloud environments
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP DNS NTP SMTP certificates storage backup high availability disaster recovery and monitoring tools
• Practical scripting and automation skills using Bash Python Ansible AWS Systems Manager or equivalent tools
• Understanding of Linux security access control authentication OS hardening vulnerability management and IT service management practices
• Familiarity with ITIL ISO 27001 and relevant regulatory or governance requirements is an advantage
• Certifications such as RHCSA RHCE AWS VMware or ITIL are desirable
• Strong troubleshooting analytical documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently prioritize tasks collaborate across teams and participate in after-hours support when required

Vendor submissions - 12 months