<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p><br />Looking for a role in a growing, innovative, and technology-focused environment? This organization is a leader in designing and delivering scalable IT solutions across various industries. This organizations commitment to investing in cutting-edge technology practices and fostering growth has ensured consistent success for its clients and team members. This company has values that are deeply rooted in collaboration, integrity, expertise, and teamwork, this company is dedicated to empowering businesses through reliable and secure technology.</p><p><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>As a Senior Linux Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of managing and optimizing large-scale Linux-based systems, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across environments. Responsibilities include designing, deploying, and maintaining Linux servers, troubleshooting complex issues, automating processes, collaborating with teams to address infrastructure needs, and guiding technical strategies. From resolving escalations to leading presales demonstrations with clients, this multifaceted position offers opportunities for mentoring junior engineers while working on cutting-edge technologies like containerization, virtualization, and advanced networking solutions. Occasional after-hours support and participation in on-call rotations may be required, ensuring systems remain reliable and responsive.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p><br />You are an experienced Linux Engineer with at least four years of hands-on experience in managing Linux systems end-to-end. Your expertise includes shell scripting, configuration management tools, virtualization technologies (e.g., OpenStack, KVM), containerization platforms and system monitoring tools. You possess exceptional troubleshooting skills, a strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols, and the ability to configure high-availability clusters. You're also familiar with commercial environments or managed service providers and have a proven track record of delivering reliable, scalable solutions. As a collaborative communicator, you're known for your ability to articulate technical concepts across various audiences and lead projects with efficiency and accuracy.</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).</li><li>4+ years of experience as a Linux Engineer or similar role, with a strong background in Linux system administration and infrastructure management, preferably in commercial environments.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems (such as Red Hat, Ubuntu) and associated tools and utilities.</li><li>Proficiency in shell scripting and automation using configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).</li><li>Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., OpenStack, KVM) and containerization platforms (e.g., Docker).</li><li>Strong understanding of networking concepts, TCP/IP protocols, and network security.</li><li>Experience with software-defined storage systems.</li><li>Solid grasp of system monitoring tools and log management solutions.</li><li>Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.</li><li>Experience with configuration and management of high-availability clusters.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p><br />Ready to take your career to the next level? If you are passionate about Linux engineering, thrive in solving complex technical challenges, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, please apply today!</p><p><br />Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact <strong>Stanley Onacha</strong> or <strong>Dominique Smith</strong> in our Auckland office on <strong>09-915-6700.</strong></p><p><br /><em>Reference Number: (<strong>06900-0013312073</strong>)</em></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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