Location: Claremont & Newlands, Southern Suburbs, Job Type: Full-Time. Introduction: IT company with position available for a Linux Technician / Engineer / Specialist in Claremont. All races and genders welcome to apply. Possible partnership/shareholder options available for the right person (specifically previous IT business owners).

We are an international Linux technology development company who provides both wholesale ISP solutions and opensource-based solutions to corporates, government and resellers. This job is best suited to individuals truly over the edge passionate about technology, open source software and Linux.

In short this job entails: Supporting already deployed solutions to clients, diagnosing problems, configuration changes & fault finding within SLA constraints. Production webserver/virtualization platform/network gear support. Setting up and installing systems for clients. Researching cutting edge technology, and new software alongside our technology architects. Thinking outside the box to bring new ideas to the solutions we provide. Maintaining and improving our internal documentation.

Requirements: 3yr+ working Linux experience. Own reliable transport and valid South African drivers license. No criminal record. Experience with scripting in bash, more languages a plus. Must be able to install & configure a LAMP system. Experience using Vi/Vim in console. Experience with networking configurations and tools, including tcpdump, iproute2, shorewall, bridge-utils, iptables. Comfortable working with MediaWiki-like syntax and wiki pages. Friendly and well presented. Good telephone etiquette & communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Willing to work overtime, Saturdays and Sundays if required. Familiarity with DSL/fibre products, reseller/shared/vps hosting is a BIG plus. Python experience is a bonus. Experience using GitHub/GitLab is a bonus. Prior management / business ownership is a bonus.

Role Description & Responsibilities: Answering support calls & live chat. Attending to support tickets, reproducing issues and investigating solutions. Attend to clients on-site if required. Setting up, configuring and testing server software. Assembling systems from components. Strong commitment to self development and research into technologies we use/can use. Constantly keep up to date of new technology and trends in our industry. Professional presentation of the company. Work closely with peers and become part of a growing team. Sense of humor a Must.

For your application to be considered please provide for the following: Provide your CV. Salary you are earning currently/previously. Your notice period.  Salary you expect for the first 6 months a Salary you expect after 12 months What can you bring to the company Your plans for self improvement Where do you see yourself in the company in 3 years time. Salary range: R120,000 to R360,000. Possible partnership/shareholder options available for the right person (specifically previous IT business owners).

Send your CV to: jobs@allworldit.com