41 Linux Administrator jobs in South Africa

Looking for a Talented Linux Systems Administrator with an active Linux certificate and license. As a Linux Administrator, you will be required to ensure the reliable, efficient, and secure operation of an organisation's computer systems and networks.

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Degree or Relevant
• Must have Red Hat certification or Linux Professional Institute (Non-negotiable)

• Minimum 2 years Linux Experience
• Must have a car and license
• Problem-solving skills

• As a Linux Systems Administrator, you must be proficient in a wide range of technical and soft skills.
• Great communication skills are critical.
• The ability to work under pressure is imperative.

Apply now!

About the Team

We are Quadcode, a fintech company excelling in financial brokerage activities and delivering advanced financial products to our global clientele. Our flagship product, an internal trading platform, is offered as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to other financial brokers.

We are a dynamic and innovative team responsible for building and supporting a cutting-edge private cloud infrastructure based on OpenStack and Kubernetes. Our infrastructure supports the stable operation of our trading platform, utilizing various Linux systems and services such as DNS, Gitlab, Artifactory, and Vault.

• Manage and support Kubernetes and PaaS platforms.
• Oversee various services and associated infrastructure components, including DNS, Gitlab, Artifactory, Vault, etc.
• Perform day-to-day operational tasks such as upgrades, CVE patching, backup and restore, security scans, and monitoring.
• Resolve incidents, provide support coverage, categorize issues, conduct post-mortems, and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure environments are stable and adhere to availability SLAs.
• Work towards reducing operational effort.
• Engage in constant upskilling to stay updated with industry best practices.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Linux system administrator, DevOps Engineer, or Site Reliability Engineer.
• Extensive experience in designing, building, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux servers across various environments (bare metal, container, cloud).
• Familiarity with process control and logging.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible, Salt, or Chef.
• Good understanding of Docker and ideally Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring and log aggregation tools like Grafana, ELK, or Graylog.
• Hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining systems on cloud solutions such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or OpenStack.
• Proficient in scripting languages like Bash or Python.
• Familiarity with configuring various servers and databases, including Apache Tomcat, Nginx, MySQL DB, PostgreSQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.
• Ideally, some exposure to DevOps tools like Gitlab CI/CD, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

• Remote work model.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Training and development.
• Corporate life: master classes, lectures, and incredible parties (now online).
• Friendly, enjoyable, and positive environment.

Currently, over 700 employees and service providers are stationed across our seven global offices located in the UK, Gibraltar, the UAE, the Bahamas, Australia, and the headquarters in Cyprus. By broadening its international presence, Quadcode not only offers a remote or hybrid work model but also presents a myriad of intriguing tasks and challenges for professionals like developers, market research analysts, and PR marketing specialists, among others.

Join us today, and let’s shape the future of fintech together!

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Are you a Linux-loving, terminal-taming, sudo-slinging machine with a soft spot for uptime and an obsession with clean logs?

Good. Because South Africa’s OG crypto exchange, is hunting for a Linux Administrator who eats kernel panics for breakfast and can shell script their way out of a digital apocalypse.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree / certification in a related field
• Advantageous: RedHat (RHCSA)/ CompTIA linux+ certification.
• Advantageous: ITIL training/ certifications
• Advantageous: SaaS and cloud environment training/ certifications
• 3-5 years: Hands-on system administration
• 2+ years: Linux operating systems - configure, install and maintain

Reference number for this position is GZ60035 which is a permanent position based in West Rand offering a cost to company salary of R600k per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on target or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Linux Administrator / Specialist in Johannesburg!

We require a candidate with:

• 5+ years of Linux experience
• Experience as last line support
• Any relevant certification is beneficial but not mandatory
• High proficiency in Linux system engineering and administration
• Focus on Linux performance, scalability, redundancy, and security
• Strong Linux scripting skills

Technologies:

• Backups
• Linux (Ubuntu)
• LAMP stack
• Apache
• Nginx
• MySQL / MariaDB
• Galera
• Redis
• NodeJS
• HTTP APIs
• Web Security

Looking for a Talented Linux Systems Administrator with an active Linux certificate and license. As a Linux Administrator you will be required to ensure the reliable, efficient, and secure operation of an organisation's computer systems and networks.

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Degree or Relevant
• Must have Red Hat certification or Linux Professional Institute (Non-negotiable)

• Minimum 2 years Linux Experience
• Must have a car and license
• Problem solving skills

• As a Linux Systems Administrator you must be proficient in a wide range of technical and soft skills.
• Great communication skill is critical.
• The ability to work under pressure is imperative.

Apply now!

InfyStrat is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Linux System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Linux-based systems and ensuring their optimal performance and security. You will work closely with other IT professionals and stakeholders to provide support, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices for system administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux administration, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and excellent communication skills. InfyStrat values innovation and collaboration, and we are looking for someone who is eager to contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality solutions.

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and applications.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform necessary upgrades and patches.
• Implement security measures and ensure system compliance with organizational policies.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages and configuration management tools.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access control.
• Backup and restore data and develop disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support application deployment and optimization.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration.
• Strong expertise in Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu distributions.
• Proficient in shell scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Experience with networking concepts and system security practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Certifications such as RHCE or LPIC are a plus.

InfyStrat is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Linux System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Linux-based systems and ensuring their optimal performance and security. You will work closely with other IT professionals and stakeholders to provide support, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices for system administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux administration, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and excellent communication skills. InfyStrat values innovation and collaboration, and we are looking for someone who is eager to contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality solutions.

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and applications.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform necessary upgrades and patches.
• Implement security measures and ensure system compliance with organizational policies.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages and configuration management tools.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access control.
• Backup and restore data and develop disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support application deployment and optimization.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration.
• Strong expertise in Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu distributions.
• Proficient in shell scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Experience with networking concepts and system security practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Certifications such as RHCE or LPIC are a plus.

Are you a Linux-loving, terminal-taming, sudo-slinging machine with a soft spot for uptime and an obsession with clean logs?

Good. Because South Africas OG crypto exchange, is hunting for a Linux Administrator who eats kernel panics for breakfast and can shell script their way out of a digital apocalypse.

Requirements:

• Bachelor''s degree / Certification in a related field
• Advantageous: RedHat (RHCSA)/ CompTIA Linux+ certification.
• Advantageous: ITIL training/ certifications
• Advantageous: SaaS & Cloud environment training/ certifications
• 3-5 years: Hands-on System Administration
• 2+ years: Linux operating systems - configure, install & maintain

Reference Number for this position is GZ60035 which is a permanent position based in West Rand offering a cost to company salary of R600k per annum

Objective :

The successful candidate will provide a reliable, secure, and efficient data communications network.

Responsibilities :

• Planning and setting up network infrastructure.
• Maintaining high availability network infrastructure.
• Conducting research on latest networking practices.
• Executing general administrative functions.
• Undertaking extraneous-to-IT activities.

Key Tasks Include :

• Implementing and maintaining LAN and WAN.
• Configuring IP addresses and network capacity.
• Installing and integrating new server hardware and applications.
• Researching and resolving network performance issues.
• Defining network policies and procedures.
• Resolving software and hardware configuration issues.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree.
• Verifiable experience in the design and implementation of routing and switching large-scale, multi-vendor networks (Aruba, Cisco).
• Direct experience in Network Security (e.g., Sophos, Fortigate).
• Applied experience with Aruba routing and switches.
• Practical experience with wireless networks.

Salary : R30 000 - R35 000