Linux Administrator

Kuala Lumpur, M14, MY, Malaysia

Job Description

About the Role



We are looking for a skilled and proactive

Linux Administrator

to manage and maintain our Linux-based systems and servers across development, testing, and production environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring system stability, performance, and security, while supporting business operations and collaborating with cross-functional IT teams.

This role is hands-on and requires strong troubleshooting abilities, a solid understanding of system architecture, and a commitment to maintaining reliable, scalable, and secure IT environments.

Key Responsibilities



Install, configure, and maintain

Linux servers

(Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar distributions). Manage

user accounts, permissions, and security policies

in Linux environments. Perform

system monitoring, performance tuning, and log analysis

to ensure optimal uptime. Implement and manage

backup, recovery, and disaster recovery

strategies. Apply

patches, updates, and kernel upgrades

to maintain system security and compliance. Automate system administration tasks using

Shell, Bash, or Python scripting

. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware, OS, networking, and application dependencies. Collaborate with network, database, and application teams to support infrastructure projects. Maintain accurate

system documentation

, configurations, and operational procedures. Participate in

on-call rotation

for production support and incident response.

Qualifications



Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience). Minimum

3-5 years of experience

as a Linux System Administrator or in a similar role. Strong hands-on experience with

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

or other major distributions. Proficiency in

shell scripting

(Bash, Python, or Perl). Experience with

system monitoring tools

(Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.). Familiarity with

virtualization (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V)

and

cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

. Knowledge of

network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, etc.)

. Understanding of

security best practices

, including firewalls, SELinux, and system hardening. Experience with

configuration management tools

(Ansible, Puppet, or Chef) is an advantage. Relevant certifications such as

RHCSA, RHCE, or CompTIA Linux+

preferred.

Why Join Us



Opportunity to work with modern Linux technologies and large-scale infrastructure. Collaborative and technology-driven team environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Continuous learning and certification support. Career growth opportunities in infrastructure and cloud operations.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM10,000.00 - RM15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Maternity leave Opportunities for promotion Professional development
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1242859
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kuala Lumpur, M14, MY, Malaysia
  • Education
    Not mentioned