Senior System Administrator: Linux (Post Level 8) at Stellenbosch University

Ref. BIB/146/0625

Duties/Pligte        

• Installing, daily maintenance and monitoring of Linux computer systems and servers.
• Benchmarking and testing Artificial Intelligence-based applications for scholarly communication and research support systems.
• Setting the standards for the implementation, administration, improvement, maintenance and documentation of Linux application services in the library in collaboration with the campus Linux support community.
• Designing, implementing, testing and documenting new Linux-based computer systems and overseeing their integration with other campus technologies in support of the business processes of Stellenbosch University.
• Advising and assisting the Director: Information Technology Services on server and storage infrastructure management.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• National senior certificate with eight years' relevant experience,
• OR an information technology or computer Science B-degree/national diploma with three years' relevant experience, OR a relevant IT certificate with six years relevant experience.
• Proven experience in the systems administration of Linux systems.
• Working level knowledge of R, Python or related data science tools.
• Detailed knowledge of cybersecurity practices to protect systems from digital attacks.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems innovatively.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team (within a Linux community of practice), as well as independently.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Experience in creating and debugging Linux scripts.

Deadline: July 24th, 2025