Senior Linux Administrator

Established in 2020, headquartered in Makati City.

A7 Recruitment Corporation (ARC) is an emerging fully integrated recruitment solutions company whose strength lies in the provision of innovative and cost-effective Recruitment services in the Philippines.

We are an all Filipino-owned company formed to engage in professional recruitment services.  ARC  has several years of experience in the IT staffing space.

Our differentiator in the industry is our consultative and relationship-based approach aiming to build long-term relationships with our clients built on trust.

The Role

  Work Details:

• Job Title : Senior Linux Administrator
• Client : US-based Healthcare Tech Company
• Job Type : Direct hire; Full-time employment
• Work Setup : 1x onsite per month in Makati City; Night shift
• Salary : Up to 150,000 per month

As a Senior Linux Administrator , you'll be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of Linux-based systems within our client's infrastructure. Your role will involve ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our Linux environment to support critical healthcare technology operations.

 Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining Linux servers, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of operating system and application software.
• Monitoring system performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to optimize performance and resource utilization.
• Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect Linux systems from unauthorized access, vulnerabilities, and cyber threats.
• Developing and implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and system availability.
• Applying patches and updates to Linux systems in a timely manner to address security vulnerabilities and ensure system reliability.
• Managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Documenting system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, and generating reports as needed to support auditing and compliance efforts.
• Collaborating with other IT teams and providing technical support to resolve escalated issues and ensure the smooth operation of Linux systems.

Ideal Profile

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Linux system administration.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar distributions.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl for automation, configuration management, and task scripting.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and services, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewall configuration.
• Familiarity with security best practices, tools, and techniques for securing Linux systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption technologies.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM) and containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying and managing applications.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to Linux systems, hardware, applications, and network connectivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What's on Offer?

• Work within a company with a solid track record of success
• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• Excellent career development opportunities