Intermediate Linux Engineer at Nexio

ROLE PURPOSE

• Responsible for the 2nd line Linux system administration support at customer site.
• Administer the Linux environment, deliver new infrastructure in support of initiatives, projects, monitoring and optimization of implemented systems.
• To provide technical support services such as daily administration tasks, planning, installation, modification and maintenance to the client in alignment with Nexio’s standards.
• Operates closely with customer to determine requirements and resolve problems.

ROLE REQUIREMENT

• Proactively provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices.
• Assist team members with OS Security Hardening.
• Resolve Service Affecting Incidents & RCA’s to completion.
• Monitoring and improving the efficiency of support services

TECHNICAL COMPENTENCIES REQUIRED

• Experience as an Intermediate Linux Engineer. (Essential)
• ITIL Foundation Level. (Advantageous)
• High level of IT knowledge and experience. (Essential)
• Comprehensive experience in Excel and other related Microsoft Office products.
• Comprehensive experience in an incident/problem/change environment. (Essential)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science (Preferred)
• Tertiary Education in the ICT industry (Preferred)
• Tertiary qualification in IT technical field (Essential)
• ITIL Foundation certified (Advantageous)
• RHCSA / RHCE or similar qualification in Unix/Linux environment (Preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related study.( Advantageous)
• Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in ICT, with at least 3 years in Linux
• System administration (Required). Experience in administering enterprise-scale Unix/Linux environments.
• Candidate should have in depth experience in hardware, system software, storage and networking.
• Advanced shell scripting experience (Advantageous)
• Red Hat Satellite exposure (Advantageous)
• Vulnerability and Patch Management (Essential)
• Automation experience (Advantageous)
• AWS Cloud experience (Advantageous)
• Backup and recovery experience (Required)
• Working knowledge of BMC Remedy (Advantageous)