Server Engineer - Linux

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Senior Linux Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cape Town, Stellenbosch

Contact: Alex Colbeck

Telephone: +44 (0) 191 338 6622

Email: [email protected]

Job profile:

To provide day-to-day support within the IT Infrastructure operations environment, with the primary focus being on provisioning and support of physical and virtual servers as well as their respective applications. The role will encapsulate troubleshooting of both hardware and software related issues and execution of documented operational and maintenance procedures.

Requirements:

* Friendly and approachable

* Innovative thinker and creative problem solver

* Team player, but must be able to work on their own to resolve complex problems

* Be willing to work all hours of the day as/when required

* Detail oriented

* Tenacity and the ability to 'get things done'

* Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

* Planning, organizational and time management skills

* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role (non-negotiable)

* Linux and Solaris certified sysadmin (extensive experience will be considered if not qualified)

* Degree or Diploma in Information Systems advantageous but not essential

* Highly proficient with the following scripting languages i.e. PowerShell, VB, Perl, Python and Bash.

* Front end programming experience using PHP advantageous

* Conversant with HP, Dell, Oracle Sun and Cisco UCS server technologies

* Experience building and supporting Lamp and Postfix environments

* Proven experience in a pressurized operations support environment

* Extensive knowledge of Linux and Solaris OS security

* Extensive knowledge of Enterprise SAN environments preferably Netapp and CISCO MDS Fibre fabrics

You will:

* Installation, support and maintenance of Linux and Solaris operating systems

* Provide occasional support for and troubleshooting of Windows OS based servers

* Active directory support for Linux and Solaris

* Linux and Solaris patch management

* Continual development and maintenance of infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools

* Setup, maintain and support of the VMware ESXi environment

* Support and maintenance of SAN hardware systems - preferably Netapp

* Provide after-hours support as/when required

* Develop and maintain in house automation capabilities

* Strong grasp on configuration management tools such as Puppet and Ansible

* Adhere to strict change control and project management procedures

* Provide support for and collaborate with IT Ops teams to continuously enhance the environment

* Responsible for documentation of processes and procedures within the IT Infrastructure operations environment

If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to [email protected]. Alternatively if you have any questions call +44 (0) 191 338 6622 to schedule a call back.

Nigel Frank International Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Nigel Frank International is the leading Microsoft recruitment firm globally, advertising more Microsoft jobs than any other agency. We deal with both Partners and End Users throughout Africa and the Globe and we have never had more live requirement jobs for Microsoft Infrastructure and Cloud professionals. By specialising solely in placing candidates in the market I have built relationships with key employers in South Africa and have an unrivalled understanding of where the best opportunities and Cloud and Infrastructure jobs are.