Linux System Administrator R300K PA

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.