Systems Administrator: Linux

UWC’s Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department seeks to appoint a Systems Administrator: Linux to support and maintain the University’s enterprise Linux infrastructure within the Data Centre environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain Linux operating systems within a production environment
• Support Linux-based infrastructure services including web services, databases and authentication systems
• Manage Linux systems deployed on enterprise virtualisation platforms
• Perform system patching, upgrades and lifecycle management
• Monitor system performance, availability and security
• Implement system automation, scripting and configuration management
• Maintain technical documentation and system configurations
• Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives

Qualifications

• A NQF Level 7 qualification (or high...