Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a

Certified Linux System Administrator

with strong expertise in

Linux server management

,

cloud infrastructure

, and

enterprise application hosting

. This role involves provisioning and maintaining servers for both internal systems and client projects, including cloud-based environments on AWS. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, security, and performance of all server infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Deploy, configure, and maintain

Linux-based servers

(RHEL, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu) for internal and client systems. Manage and monitor

cloud environments

, primarily

AWS EC2

,

VPC

,

S3

,

Route53

, and

IAM

. Install, configure, and troubleshoot

web server stacks

(Apache, NGINX),

PHP

,

MySQL/MariaDB

, and related services. Handle

domain and DNS configurations

,

SSL certificates

(Let's Encrypt & custom), custom

port forwarding

, and

reverse proxies

. Ensure robust

firewall

configuration (firewalld/iptables) and

OS hardening

across environments. Perform

regular system updates

,

security patching

, and

log management

. Implement automated

backup strategies

(local and cloud-based) and

disaster recovery plans

. Automate routine server tasks with

Bash scripting

,

cron jobs

, and CLI tools. Collaborate with software development and support teams to deploy and scale applications. Troubleshoot server and service-level issues, and ensure SLA compliance for production environments. Maintain up-to-date documentation of system architectures, deployments, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field. 3+ years of experience administering Linux servers in production environments. Deep understanding of Linux systems, networking, and open-source server technologies. Hands-on experience managing

AWS infrastructure and services

.

Required Certifications (at least two preferred):

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) OR Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

CompTIA Linux+

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Preferred Skills:

Strong knowledge of

Apache/Nginx configuration

,

PHP-FPM

, and

MySQL tuning

. Experience setting up and managing

VPNs

(Site-to-Site and Client-to-Site). Familiarity with

infrastructure monitoring tools

(e.g., CloudWatch, Nagios, Zabbix). Ability to work with

custom applications

,

web hosting environments

, and

client-specific configurations

. Awareness of

load balancing

,

failover

, and

server scalability

techniques.
Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Have you completed the following level of education: Bachelor's Degree? Have you deployed or managed infrastructure on AWS? How many years of experience do you have working with Linux server administration in production environments? Do you hold any of the following certifications: RHCSA OR RHCE? What's your expected Salary?
Application Deadline: 30/07/2025