Linux Sysadmin

About the Company

1-grid.com is a fast-growing web hosting company in Cape Town with an established customer base. We have an entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and top performance.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux servers (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Perform regular system updates, patch management, and security hardening
• Manage virtualization platforms including KVM and OpenNebula
• Develop and maintain scripts in Bash and Python for automation
• Create and manage Ansible playbooks for configuration management
• Implement security best practices and monitor system vulnerabilities
• Set up monitoring tools to proactively identify and address system issues
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations and procedures
• Assess system performance and capacity requirements for scaling

Requirements

• Hardware/Networking fundamentals (A+/ N+ or similar diploma)
• Knowledge of virtualization (Hyper-V/KVM) environments
• Previous hosting experience
• Customer support experience
• Basic scripting skills in Bash and Python
• Experience working on the command line
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle