Linux System Administrator

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITA005740/Sam

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Calling System Administrators to manage and maintain critical IT infrastructure!

POSITION INFO:
Our Client is looking for a Systems Administrator to ensure system stability, security, and performance across a high-availability environment.

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years’ Linux administration experience
RedHat or LPI Certification (essential)
Experience with Office 365 administration
Solid understanding of networking and server hardware
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Experience supporting security and compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001)
Knowledge of IT security principles and risk management
Experience supporting end users and desktop environments
Access to own car - must be able to travel to the Data Centre within 30 minutes

Apply now!

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Software Developers/Engineers/Architects
Data Analytics Specialists
PM/BA/Scrum Masters
DevOps and Infrastructure Experts

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information contact:
Samkelisiwe Makhanye
Recruitment Consultant

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