Linux Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Linux Administrator to manage end-to-end Linux server provisioning, build, configuration, and delivery. The role involves hands-on Linux administration, infrastructure coordination, security hardening, troubleshooting, and ensuring servers are delivered within agreed timelines and are ready for application deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review server build requirements, schedule provisioning dates, raise JIRA tickets, and generate server hostnames through the internal portal.

• Coordinate hardware roll-in and rack allocation, verifying hostnames, IP addresses, switch port enablement, and Network Backup (NBU) connectivity.

• Build, configure, troubleshoot, and support Linux servers throughout the provisioning and delivery lifecycle.

• Perform Linux OS configuration, user and role management, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation.

• Coordinate with Network, Storage, VM, DCFM, GIS, and application teams to resolve infrastructure dependencies, cabling issues, firewall, DNS, and load balancer requirements.

• Monitor build progress, manage technical blockers, and ensure servers are provisioned according to committed timelines.

• Conduct daily build status calls, provide progress reports, and coordinate with GBT/GMET teams on technical issues and delivery risks.

• Support application setup requirements, GIS onboarding, security compliance, commissioning, and warranty activities.

• Lead GIS handover activities and ensure server environments are ready for application deployment.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Relevant experience in Linux administration, server provisioning, infrastructure engineering, or server build operations.

• Hands-on experience with Linux OS installation, configuration, troubleshooting, user management, and system hardening.

• Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, firewalls, load balancers, IP addressing, and connectivity troubleshooting.

• Experience coordinating with Network, Storage, VM, Data Centre, Security, and application teams.

• Familiarity with JIRA, vulnerability remediation, infrastructure documentation, and server handover processes.

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Skills

Communication, Security Compliance, Linux System Administration, Engineering Documentation, Operational Excellence, Coordination, Server Support, Security Hardening, Computer Science, Linux Server Administration, Red Hat Linux, Coordinates Work, Liaise With Technical Teams, Troubleshooting of Connectivity Issues, Data Center Management, Performance Tuning, Intranet Portal, Ansible, Server Maintenance, Hardware Configuration