Linux Engineer at Procept Associates Professional Services Limited (Procept Africa)

Procept Associates Professional Services Limited (Procept Africa) is a franchise of Procept Associates Limited, Canada.  We specialize in consulting, training and software solutions, through a network of associates and partners, using best practice frameworks in Canada, Nigeria, South Africa, East Africa, Zambia and now Ghana.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Linux Engineer

Location: Igbobi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
System Installation & Configuration:

• Install, configure, and secure Red Hat, Oracle Enterprise Linux, and Solaris operating systems to meet business and security requirements.
• Deploy system patches, updates, and upgrades to maintain compliance and stability.
• Integrate Linux hosts with Red Hat Satellite for centralized lifecycle management.

Automation & Scripting:

• Automate system administration tasks using Ansible playbooks and shell scripting.
• Develop and maintain scripts for system monitoring, performance tuning, and routine maintenance.
• Implement automation for OS provisioning, configuration, and compliance enforcement.

Virtualization & Cloud Integration:

• Manage and support virtualization platforms including Oracle VM Manager, KVM, and VMware vCenter.
• Support migration of workloads between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers to ensure integration of Unix/Linux systems with AWS, Azure, or GCP.

System Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

• Continuously monitor server performance, availability, and resource utilization.
• Diagnose and resolve OS-related incidents, hardware compatibility issues, and application dependencies.
• Provide second- and third-level support for Unix/Linux infrastructure escalations.

Security & Compliance:

• Apply hardening standards and vulnerability remediation measures on Unix/Linux systems.
• Ensure compliance with security benchmarks (e.g., CIS, ISO 27001) and organizational policies.
• Manage user access controls, authentication, and system auditing to safeguard infrastructure.

Backup, Recovery & High Availability:

• Implement backup and restore procedures to protect critical system data.
• Support clustering and high-availability solutions to minimize downtime.
• Perform disaster recovery drills to validate business continuity readiness.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with application teams, DBAs, and network engineers to support system requirements.
• Engage with security, compliance, and DevOps teams to align infrastructure with enterprise standards.
• Support project delivery by contributing Unix/Linux expertise to design and deployment initiatives.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions with junior engineers and support teams.
• Ensure changes are tracked, reviewed, and recorded in accordance with ITIL processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience administering and supporting enterprise-level Unix/Linux environments (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux, Solaris).
• Proven track record of performing system installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management in mission-critical environments.
• Strong expertise in shell scripting (Bash, Korn, Python) and automation tools (Ansible, Red Hat Satellite) to streamline system administration.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vCenter, Oracle VM, KVM) and integration with cloud-based infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot high-availability clusters, backup solutions, and disaster recovery environments.
• Solid understanding of security hardening, compliance standards, and user access controls within Unix/Linux systems.
• Experience with performance monitoring and tuning to optimize system stability and resource utilization.
• Familiarity with API integration, DevOps practices, and interoperability between Unix/Linux and enterprise applications.
• Proficiency in SQL for system-related queries, reporting, and integration support.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online