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Urgent! Unix/Linux System Administrator Job | Paracon

Unix/Linux System Administrator



Job description

Are you a highly
Seasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator
with a passion for automation and hybrid cloud environments?

Do you thrive on managing mission-critical systems and streamlining operations using
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
?

Join our high-performance team and leverage your expertise in
Oracle Solaris
and
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
across our enterprise infrastructure.

We are looking for a proactive problem-solver to maintain, optimize, and secure our systems both on-premise at our
Sandton Campus
and across our
AWS
and
Azure
cloud platforms.

Its a contract role

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain our core
    Linux infrastructure (RHEL & Oracle Linux)
    across hybrid environments.

  • Manage, patch, and implement security controls on
    Oracle Solaris
    systems.

  • Oversee and optimize performance for our virtualization platforms, including
    OVM for SPARC
    and
    OLVM for x86
    .

  • Deploy, maintain, and secure solutions on
    AWS
    and
    Azure
    , integrating with our on-premise infrastructure.

  • Drive automation initiatives using
    Ansible
    ,
    SaltStack
    ,
    Bash
    , and
    Python
    scripting to enhance efficiency and consistency.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional business units on project timelines, solution planning, and system integration.

  • Develop, enforce, and maintain robust system and security policies in alignment with organizational goals.

  • Perform advanced
    troubleshooting
    ,
    incident management
    , and
    root cause analysis
    .

Skills & Competencies

  • 8+ years of experience
    as a System Administrator in an enterprise environment.

  • Expert knowledge
    of
    Linux (RHEL, Oracle Linux)
    and
    Oracle Solaris (Solaris 11)
    .

  • Proficiency with virtualization platforms:
    OVM for SPARC
    ,
    OLVM for x86
    ,
    VMware
    , or
    KVM
    .

  • Proven experience with public cloud platforms:
    AWS
    and
    Azure
    , including exposure to hybrid cloud architectures.

  • Strong hands-on experience with configuration management tools:
    Ansible
    and/or
    SaltStack
    .

  • Adept at scripting for automation using
    Bash
    and
    Python
    .

  • Solid understanding of networking concepts:
    TCP/IP
    ,
    DNS
    ,
    LDAP
    ,
    firewall rules
    , and
    NFS/SMB
    .

  • Experience with
    business continuity
    ,
    disaster recovery
    , and backup strategies.

  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
    or equivalent certification is essential.

Education & Certifications:

  • Grade 12 (Matric).

  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
    (or equivalent).

  • Oracle Solaris Certification
    (highly desirable).

  • Additional certifications in
    cloud computing
    (AWS/Azure) or
    DevOps tools
    are a strong advantage.


Required Skill Profession

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