ServerHub Logo

ServerHub

Senior Linux System Engineer (L3)

Reposted 12 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Nairobi
Expert/Leader
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Nairobi
Expert/Leader
The Senior Linux System Engineer manages and optimizes Linux hosting environments, automates processes, ensures security, and mentors junior staff while troubleshooting complex issues.
The summary above was generated by AI

NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT FROM KENYA, DO NOT APPLY TO THIS LINK.
About ServerHub:

At ServerHub, we power businesses with high-performance cloud and hosting solutions. Our mission is to provide customers with reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure worldwide. As an L3 Linux System Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our operations, ensuring our hosting platforms are optimized, secure, and always online.

Job Responsibilities:

🔹 Escalation & Troubleshooting:

  • Act as the final escalation point (L3) for complex server, hosting, and network-related issues.

  • Diagnose and resolve critical system failures, network outages, and performance issues.

🔹 Linux Server Administration:

  • Manage, optimize, and secure Linux-based hosting environments (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL).

  • Administer and fine-tune web servers (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), and caching layers (Redis, Memcached).

  • Build and deploy servers from the ground up, ensuring optimal configurations for performance and security.

🔹 Automation & DevOps:

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, Perl) for server provisioning and configuration management.

  • Utilize Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools for automating infrastructure deployments.

🔹 Cloud & Virtualization:

  • Deploy and manage KVM, OpenStack, VMware, or containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Support cloud-based hosting solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).

🔹 Security & Compliance:

  • Implement security best practices, including firewall rules, SELinux/AppArmor, IDS/IPS.

  • Perform vulnerability assessments and patch management to secure customer environments.

🔹 Monitoring & Incident Response:

  • Set up and manage monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios.

  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for urgent system issues.

🔹 Collaboration & Mentoring:

  • Work closely with NOC, DevOps, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth operations.

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to L1 & L2 support engineers.

Requirements:
11+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience in a web hosting or cloud environment.
7+ years of experience in a Senior position or Level 3 Engineer role.
MUST be a KVM and Livbirt expert with a minimum of 7+ yrs of experience.
✔ Expert knowledge of web hosting technologies (cPanel, Plesk, WHM, LAMP/LEMP stacks).
✔ Strong scripting ability in Perl, Bash, and Python.
✔ Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
✔ Networking expertise – understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Firewalls, Load Balancing.
✔ Familiarity with RAID, SAN, NAS, and distributed storage systems.
✔ Experience working in a 24/7 production environment with on-call duties.
✔ Ability to build and configure servers from the ground up.
✔ Certifications such as RHCE, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or Kubernetes (CKA) are a plus.
✔Good English Communication Skills

What ServerHub Offers:
🚀 A fast-paced, innovative environment in a growing cloud hosting company.
💻 Cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.
📈 Career growth opportunities and professional development.
🎯 Paid leaves and fully remote set-up

🔹 Join ServerHub and be part of a team that keeps the internet running! Apply today!

Top Skills

Ansible
Apache
Apparmor
AWS
Azure
Bash
Centos
Docker
GCP
Grafana
Kubernetes
Kvm
Linux
Litespeed
Memcached
MySQL
Nagios
Nginx
Openstack
Perl
Postgres
Prometheus
Python
Redis
Rhel
Selinux
Terraform
Ubuntu
VMware
Zabbix

Similar Jobs

19 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
Expert/Leader
Expert/Leader
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Lead the BOS Integrated Services Hub, focusing on pre-sales, service delivery, and team management in a high-pressure telecom environment.
Top Skills: Ai/MlApi ManagementBssCloud-NativeCobitData AnalyticsItilMicroservice ArchitectureOssSafe
8 Minutes Ago
Remote
Mid level
Mid level
Retail • Sales
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will manage the entire recruiting process, from sourcing and screening to onboarding, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring system that attracts top talent.
Top Skills: AtsClickupLinkedin RecruiterNotionWorkable
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Applications Specialist provides technical support for mineral processing, focusing on solid-liquid separation and process water treatment, while collaborating with sales and R&D teams.
Top Skills: DefoamersFilter AidsGrinding AidsMineral ProcessingProcess Water TreatmentScale InhibitionSolid-Liquid Separation

What you need to know about the Bristol Tech Scene

Along with Gloucester, Swindon and Bath, Bristol is part of the "Silicon Gorge" tech hub, a region in the U.K. renowned for its high-tech and research-driven industries, with a particular emphasis on sustainability and reducing environmental impact. As the European Green Capital, Bristol is home to 25,000 cleantech companies, including Baker Hughes and unicorn Ovo Energy. The city has committed to achieving net-zero emissions within the next decade.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account