Linux System Administrator

Vivid Resourcing
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Tech stack

Proxmox
Secure Shell (SSH)
Microsoft Active Directory
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Apache HTTP Server
Azure
Bash
Ubuntu (Operating System)
CentOS
Command-Line Interface
Cron
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Debian Linux
Linux
DevOps
File Systems
DNS
Perl
Identity and Access Management
Python
Kernel-Based Virtual Machine
Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP)
Linux System Administration
Linux Distribution
Linux Servers
Nagios
Networking Basics
Network File Systems
Routing
Nginx
Package Management Systems
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Prometheus
Samba (Software)
Shell Script
TCP/IP
Virtualization Technology
Data Logging
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Cloud Platform System
Grafana
Reliability of Systems
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
ELK
VMware

Requirements

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Linux System Administrator to join our IT infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our Linux-based systems that support daily business operations and mission-critical services.br/ You will ensure system stability, performance, and security while providing hands-on support across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.br/ This position requires a strong technical foundation in Linux administration, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as DevOps, networking, security, and development.br/ You will play a key role in improving system reliability through automation, implementing best practices, and contributing to infrastructure enhancements as the organization grows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, committed to operational excellence, and eager to work in an environment where uptime, security, and scalability are top priorities.br/ br/ h2Responsibilities /h2 ul liInstall, configure, and maintain Linux servers and system components across on-premise and cloud environments /li liPerform system updates, patching, and security hardening to ensure compliance with standards and best practices /li liMonitor system health, performance, and resource usage; respond to alerts and incidents promptly /li liTroubleshoot complex Hardware, software, and network problems /li liManage users, groups, permissions, and authentication systems (LDAP, Active Directory, SSH) /li liConfigure and support services such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, Apache/NGINX, Samba, SSH, and CRON /li liMaintain backup and restoration processes, disaster recovery plans, and high-availability configurations /li liAutomate routine tasks using Bash, Python, or other scripting languages /li liSupport infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning initiatives /li liMaintain accurate and detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures /li liCollaborate with DevOps, networking, and development teams to support application deployments and continuous improvement /li liEnsure strong security posture through regular audits, patching, and system hardening /li /ul br/ h2Required qualifications /h2 ul li2-5+ years of experience as a Linux System Administrator or similar technical role /li liStrong proficiency with Linux distributions such as RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or Debian /li liSolid command-line skills and understanding of Linux architecture, file systems, and package management /li liExperience with Virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Proxmox, etc.) /li liFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) /li liKnowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, Firewalls) /li liExperience with Shell scripting (Bash) or additional languages like Python or Perl /li liUnderstanding of system security practices, auditing, and hardening /li liExperience with monitoring and logging tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.) /li /ul br/ h2The offer /h2 ul liA permanent, full-time employment contract /li liA salary benefits package commensurate with experience /li /ul

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