Senior Linux Administrator (Large International Retail Chain)

Our Client

The largest and fastest growing hard discount retailer in the region, with presence in Egypt, Morocco and KSA.
We are a technology driven company focused on leveraging the latest technology to provide the company with a competitive edge

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Linux Administrator to manage, maintain, and enhance our Linux-based systems.
  This role requires a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in Linux administration, scripting, and system optimization to ensure seamless operations across our IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration:
  Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and associated services.
  Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance to ensure high availability.
  Implement security best practices, perform patching, and address vulnerabilities.
• Automation & Scripting:
• Develop and maintain shell scripts, Python scripts, or other automation tools to streamline system operations.
  Manage infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.
  
  

Collaboration & Support:

• Work with development and DevOps teams to deploy and support application environments.
  Provide Level 3 support for escalated technical issues.
• Documentation:
  Maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in Linux system administration (preferably SUSE, Ubuntu, Red Hat or CentOS).
• Expertise in managing large-scale server environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux file systems, process management, and system tuning.
• Proficiency with shell scripting (Bash) and programming languages (Python, Perl, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, etc.).
  
  
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and DNS.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus) and logging systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with high-availability and load-balancing configurations.Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to handle complex system issues.Industry certifications such as RHCE, LFCS, or CompTIA Linux+.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
  Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
  Self-motivated with a proactive approach to system improvements.