Senior Linux System Engineer

Summary

Join Cavista, a leading technology solutions provider, as a Senior Linux System Engineer in Lagos, Nigeria. This full-time, salaried role requires a motivated and technically savvy individual with 7+ years of Linux engineering experience. You will be responsible for installing, configuring, and securing Linux servers, databases, and related technologies. The ideal candidate possesses strong SQL skills, experience with various OS tools, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Cavista offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits like health insurance, paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience working as a Linux Engineer
• Experience managing Linux resources
• Comfortable with proxying, load balancing, sticky sessions
• SQL skills
• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work experience with a multitude of relevant certifications
• Experience with a variety of OS tools and utilities for managing, monitoring and troubleshooting Linux infrastructure and networks
• <20% local travel may be required
• Available in a 24x7 on-call rotation

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and security harden Oracle Linux and equivalent
• Setup database connectivity to MySQL Server
• Install and setup (ELK) Clusters
• Install and configure Redis and RedisCluster
• Install and configure Nginx
• Install and configure Consul
• Deploy and configure software on application servers

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 5 - day workweek
• Casual Friday, Everyday
• 20 PTO (Paid-Time-Off) Days + Holidays + Birthdays off
• Flextime
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children)
• Accidental and Disability Benefit
• Retirement Benefit - Pensions
• Wellness Programs
• Game On! PS, Pool, Chess and more
• Genuine respect for work-life balance
• Employee Training Programs
• Professional Development for Career Growth
• Remote working and IT Assets provided for Remote employees
• Mentoring and Counseling
• Referral Bonus
• Work from Anywhere - Flexibility that allows you to work where you are most comfortable, whether at home, at work, or a combination of both
• Respect and Collaborative team environment