Systems Engineer (Linux) R50000 – Sandton

An exciting opportunity available with a well known Telecommunications Company based in Sandton. They are looking for a Linux focused Systems Engineer with at least 8 years IT experience in a similar role
The Systems Engineer must be a technical expert proficient in configuring, managing and using a wide range of complex IT infrastructures and technologies. Independent judgement is required to carry out assignments that have significant impact on business services or programs.

Skills, Qualifications and experience requirements:
• LPIC
• PHCE
• Min 8 years expereince in the role of an Engineer or similar role
• Experience with Linux environments (RHEL, Centos and Ubuntu)
• Familiarity with fundamentals of Linux scripting languages
• Experience installing, configuring and maintaining services such as Bind, Apache, MySQL and containerization
• Strong grasp of configuration management tools such as Puppet and Chef
• Securing on Linux servers
• Familiarity with load balancing and firewalls
• Experience in virtualization technologies such as VMware
• Ability to build and monitor services on production servers
• Knowledge of servers and switches (HP Comware)
• Good understanding of networking (TCP/IP, Routing and switching)
• Big data experience is advantageous (Hadoop, Spark)
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Understand complex IT systems and concepts as well as the implications of changes, upgrades and new project implementations
• Knowledge of and exposure to ITIL and COBIT, experience in implementation of these frameworks would be beneficial
Key Performance areas:
• Seek and participate in development opportunities above and beyond required training
• Actively contribute to corporate knowledge base
• Possess significant knowledge of SANs, networks, blade infrastructures, Microsoft and Linux and SQL systems
• Provide onsite or remote access diagnoses and resolution of computer hardware and software problems using a highly integrated set of diagnostic tools and techniques
• Work well as a team player providing technical expertise and leadership in the various fields
• Follow process, policies and procedures as laid out
• Serve as a technical expert providing support to the other IT Technicians and ITO team in general
• Provisioning of servers according to strict guidelines with attention to detail and documentation
• Installation and upgrading of complex IT equipment, networks and systems
• Maintaining and documenting of all work performed as well as strict usage of the call logging systems to ensure open communication with the whole team
• Administer, implement, and provide technical support of applications and associated hardware utilizing a specialized set of diagnostic tools with elevated privileges
• Operation and administration of most of the IT systems used to manage, monitor and configure all the technical systems in the environment
• Manage access and security of systems in accordance with policies
• Serve as a liaison between other technical staff, management, users, and vendors regarding service requests, usage, standards, security, and other technical matters
• Develop structured diagrams for the specifications of technical systems, communication systems, servers, storage area networks, security or any other computer related hardware or software
• Develop and document configurations of the following: databases, servers, computers, security and network monitor systems, packaged programs, macros, utilities, and communication systems
• Deliver stable and responsive server, network, storage, and backup services and software development infrastructure
• Technical and structured testing of diagnostic tools and systems, often in conjunction with the testing team
• Willingness to be available to work after hours where necessary to minimize business downtime and resolve issues within maintenance window periods.