Linux Engineer

Procept Associates Professional Services Limited (Procept Africa) is a franchisee of Procept Associates Ltd, Canada. We specialize in business intermediary, outsourcing, and professional services (consulting and training) delivered through a strong network of associates and partners. Our operations are guided by best practice frameworks across multiple regions, including Canada, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda.

We are currently recruiting to fill the position of Linux Engineer. The role is responsible for installing, configuring, and securing Red Hat, Oracle Enterprise Linux, and Solaris operating systems. It includes patching, vulnerability remediation, and system upgrades, as well as automating tasks with Ansible and scripting. The engineer will also manage virtualized platforms such as Oracle VM Manager, KVM, and VMware vCenter, integrate Linux hosts with Red Hat Satellite for centralized management, and support system migrations while applying ITIL processes to ensure reliable and secure operations.

Key Responsibilities

• System Installation & Configuration

• Install, configure, and secure Red Hat, Oracle Enterprise Linux, and Solaris operating systems to meet business and security requirements.
• Deploy system patches, updates, and upgrades to maintain compliance and stability.
• Integrate Linux hosts with Red Hat Satellite for centralized lifecycle management.

• Automation & Scripting

• Automate system administration tasks using Ansible playbooks and shell scripting.
• Develop and maintain scripts for system monitoring, performance tuning, and routine maintenance.
• Implement automation for OS provisioning, configuration, and compliance enforcement.

• Virtualization & Cloud Integration

• Manage and support virtualization platforms including Oracle VM Manager, KVM, and VMware vCenter.
• Support migration of workloads between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers to ensure integration of Unix/Linux systems with AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• System Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Continuously monitor server performance, availability, and resource utilization.
• Diagnose and resolve OS-related incidents, hardware compatibility issues, and application dependencies.
• Provide second- and third-level support for Unix/Linux infrastructure escalations.

• Security & Compliance

• Apply hardening standards and vulnerability remediation measures on Unix/Linux systems.
• Ensure compliance with security benchmarks (e.g., CIS, ISO 27001) and organizational policies.
• Manage user access controls, authentication, and system auditing to safeguard infrastructure.

• Backup, Recovery & High Availability

• Implement backup and restore procedures to protect critical system data.
• Support clustering and high-availability solutions to minimize downtime.
• Perform disaster recovery drills to validate business continuity readiness.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with application teams, DBAs, and network engineers to support system requirements.
• Engage with security, compliance, and DevOps teams to align infrastructure with enterprise standards.
• Support project delivery by contributing Unix/Linux expertise to design and deployment initiatives.

• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions with junior engineers and support teams.
• Ensure changes are tracked, reviewed, and recorded in accordance with ITIL processes.

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience administering and supporting enterprise-level Unix/Linux environments (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux, Solaris).
• Proven track record of performing system installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management in mission-critical environments.
• Strong expertise in shell scripting (Bash, Korn, Python) and automation tools (Ansible, Red Hat Satellite) to streamline system administration.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vCenter, Oracle VM, KVM) and integration with cloud-based infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot high-availability clusters, backup solutions, and disaster recovery environments.
• Solid understanding of security hardening, compliance standards, and user access controls within Unix/Linux systems.
• Experience with performance monitoring and tuning to optimize system stability and resource utilization.
• Familiarity with API integration, DevOps practices, and interoperability between Unix/Linux and enterprise applications.
• Proficiency in SQL for system-related queries, reporting, and integration support.