Role Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Linux System Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our Linux-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Linux systems in production environments, a security-first mindset, and experience supporting high-availability services in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively administer, maintain and support Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service

• Install, configure, and maintain MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.

• Proactively monitor system and database performance, availability and perform capacity planning

• Perform system and database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades

• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of production systems

• Monitor system health, logs, and performance; troubleshoot incidents and outages

• Optimize queries, indexes, and database performance

• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes

• Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across linux environments

• Automate routine system tasks

• Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the linux environments.

• Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous working experience as a Linux System Administrator(3 years)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar relevant degree

• In depth knowledge of Linux: RedHat, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu

• Practical production experience with MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL

• Solid understanding of database concepts: replication, tuning, backups

• Hands-on experience managing Cloud infrastructure

• Knowledge of containers and virtualization (Docker, Kubernetes, VMware)

• Knowledge in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting is a plus

• Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, TLS, ICMP

• Additional Linux certifications will be considered an advantage

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with a focus on reliability and automation.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills