Senior Linux Engineer at Swift Momentum

Job description

A JHB based company that provides Infrastructure Management Solutions is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer with at least 5-8 years network and IT experience, along with experience on Linux RedHat, Ubuntu and Windows Operating systems, and advanced knowledge of TCP/IP.

SALARY: R45-R50K/m

DUTIES

• Provide consultation on the use of "Information about IT" to improve or optimize IT environments.
• Advanced identification, analysis and resolution of technical problems.
• Working with multiple clients
• Compilation of advanced reports.
• Analysis and interpretation of information from management systems to identify areas of possible improvement and risk.
• Plan and perform special investigation base on customer requirements.
• Technical training and support of customers on management systems and/or areas of specialization.
• Monitoring and configuration of business impact and other composite relationships.
• Independent completion of task, presentation of reports and making recommendation to client.
• All requests logged and assigned via acted on and updated.
• Monitoring and configuration of business impact and other composite relationships.
• Special investigations planned and performed based on customer requirements.
• RT (ticketing system) system maintained.
• Knowledge is shared and colleagues assisted where required.
• Guidance provided to junior engineers and other technicians, as well as input to developers.
• Constant monitoring of client infrastructure ensured.
• System administration tasks performed.
• Database of monitored objects maintained.
• Technical training and support of customers on management systems and/or areas of specialization.
• Independent completion of tasks, presentation of reports and making recommendations to clients.
• Health check alerts actioned.
• Reporting:
• Advanced reports compiled.
• Advanced identification, analysis and resolution of technical problems.
• Info of management systems analysed, interpreted to identify areas of possible improvement or risk.
• Monthly/ad hoc reports compiled according to client requirements.
• Testing:
• Release note of all changes, new functions and bugs compiled.
• Request ticket updated according to status.
• System tested holistically.
• Implement patch/release/hot fix to client according to maintenance slot.
• Audits:
• Audits planned and performed based on customer requirements.
• Feedback on findings provided to client.
• Data of findings analysed and interpreted.
• Data presented to client.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5-8 years network and IT experience
• Experience on Linux RedHat and Ubuntu, and Windows Operating systems
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP
• Advanced knowledge of FCAPS and related standards such as SNMP, WMI and syslog
• VOIP
• Knowledge of network monitoring tools
• Ixia
• Dell
• Super Micro
• A+, N+
• Report writing skills

Highly beneficial skills:

• CCNA
• ITIL
• Mikrotik
• Netscout (Fluke)

ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent client relationship building skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong team orientation
• Self-learning attitude
• Thrives under pressure
• High degree of aptitude in the IT environment
• Passion for technology
• Entrepreneurial initiative (self-starter)
• Attention to detail
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Presentation & communication skills