Senior DevOps (Linux Systems Core Administrator)

apartmentARCS placeMidrand business_centerR 45,000/month calendar_month 

Qualifications:

  • 4-7 years in Linux systems administration and DevOps.
  • Strong expertise in system architecture, automation, and security.
  • Relevant IT degree or diploma (BTech, BSc); RHCSA/RHCE certification preferred.

Required Skills:

  • SOLID Unix/Linux Background
  • Linux & Systems Admin: clustering (Pacemaker), scripting (Bash, Python).
  • DevOps & Automation: CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), IaC (Terraform, Puppet).
  • Monitoring & Visualization: Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, ELK.
  • Networking & Security: Firewalls (iptables, HAProxy), IPv4, routing protocols.
  • Storage & Databases: NFS, Ceph, MySQL, MariaDB.
  • Additional Tech: Docker, Kubernetes, virtualization (KVM, VMware), VoIP (Asterisk).
  • RHCSA/RHCE Certification is beneficial but not mandatory

Responsibilities:

  • Architect, deploy, and automate infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.
  • Monitor and optimize system performance with Prometheus, Grafana, and Nagios.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, ensuring uptime and stability.
  • Integrate proprietary solutions, support CI/CD pipelines, and manage containerized environments.
  • Enhance system security, conduct audits, and apply best practices.
  • Mentor junior team members and collaborate across teams to implement SysOps and DevOps improvements.
This is a dynamic role for a proactive problem solver passionate about innovation and operational excellence.

Adherence to core ECN working hours is required, with occasional after-hours or weekend work based on system needs. Stand-by duties may also be assigned as necessary.

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