Linux System Administrator - Roodepoort UP TO R300K PA

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Got Penguin Powers? We're Hiring.

Do you speak fluent Linux CLI?

Can you troubleshoot servers before the coffee gets cold?

Do words like NGINX, Bash, and TCP/IP make you smile a little?

Then you might be the Linux wizard we're looking for.

We're on the hunt for a passionate Linux System Administrator to help keep our infrastructure fast, secure, stable, and humming along like a perfectly tuned server rack.

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)

You'll be:

  • Building and maintaining awesome Linux environments
  • Keeping servers patched, healthy, and secure
  • Monitoring systems before things go boom
  • Automating boring stuff with Bash scripting
  • Managing web servers like:
    • NGINX
    • Apache HTTP Server
  • Solving mysterious infrastructure problems like a digital detective
  • Helping us scale and improve our platforms

What You Bring to the Table:

The Essentials

  • 3+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience
  • Strong Ubuntu/Debian knowledge
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
  • Confidence in the Linux CLI
  • Bash scripting skills
  • Understanding of TCP/IP networking
  • Familiarity with monitoring & logging tools
  • Experience with Git version control
    • Git

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Extra points if you've played with:

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Cloud platforms like:
    • Amazon Web Services
    • Microsoft Azure
    • Google Cloud
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Databases:
    • PostgreSQL
    • MySQL

Reference Number for this position is GZ61362 which is a permanent position based in Roodepoort offering a cost to company salary of up to R300k per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on [email protected]a or call him on011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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