A leading organisation is looking for a Linux Systems Specialist to join their team. Linux Systems Specialist will be responsible for all infrastructure and operations of the organization and its operating divisions, spanning multiple data.
Responsibilities:
- Install and configure Linux operating systems and servers.
- Perform hardware and systems monitoring.
- Operating systems and hardware performance management.
- Ensure availability and performance of the integrated infrastructure systems.
- Maintain and service components for Linux servers and storage according to best practices and in a cost-effective manner.
- Afminister storage pools, file system, snapshots and clones on Linux systems.
- Implementation of infrastructure changes
- Conduct after hours standby and daily health checks
- Automation and configuration management
- Maintaing documentation of Linux hardware and software components and user and operator procedures.
- Facilitate the implementation of disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.
About The Employer:
Requirements:
- 6+ years IT infrastructure and operating system experience
- 4+ years Linux experience
- 1+ years scripting and automation
- Virtualisation using KVM, VMware, PowerVM, oVirt
- Tertiary IT qualification (3 years degree/NQF level 5)
- Extensive Knowledge of Linux (Red Hat/CentOS)
- Knowledge of AIX systems will be beneficial
- Experience with virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMWare)
- Backup and Recovery procedures for Linux systems
- Networking (TCP/IP)
- Authentication – PAM/AD Integration
- Scripting ; e.g. Bash, Perl & Python
- Unix Security best practices (Understanding and implementation)
- Behavioural understanding of Databases (e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL) and Applications (e.g. Nginx) on Linux will be a beneficial
- Excellent interpersonal skills in areas of engagement with business
- Verbal and writing skills, both technical and non-technical
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts will be beneficial
- Understanding and knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) principles for service delivery
- Knowledge of Agile Principles for project management, rapid prototyping, DevOps
- Understanding and Execution of Disaster recovery procedures
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