Systems Engineer (Linux & Infrastructure)

About the role

We are seeking a Systems Engineer (Linux & Infrastructure) to install, configure, maintain, and support mission-critical backend infrastructure and enterprise systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for system implementation, hardening, administration, troubleshooting, and service continuity planning across Windows and Linux environments.

Key responsibilities

• Install, test, implement, and maintain backend systems in accordance with technical specifications and service level requirements.
• Manage system changes through established change management processes, including impact assessment, approvals, implementation, and stakeholder communication.
• Conduct root cause analysis for system incidents and implement preventive measures to enhance system reliability and stability.
• Develop, maintain, and execute backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, customers, and stakeholders on backend infrastructure and system-related matters.
• Configure, administer, and support Windows and Linux server environments.
• Perform security hardening and compliance activities based on industry best practices and organizational standards.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and operational health, proactively addressing risks and issues.
• Perform routine computer and network maintenance activities.
• Support troubleshooting activities across infrastructure, systems, and network environments.

About you

• NITEC, Higher NITEC, Diploma, or Degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, or backend systems engineering.
• Experience supporting enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience configuring and administering Linux and Windows Servers.
• Experience performing CIS hardening and implementing security best practices on server environments.
• Strong Linux administration experience, including user account management and privilege control (sudoers), SSH configuration and security (sshd_config), password policy management (chage, passwd), and Linux server backup and recovery using REAR (Relax-and-Recover).
• Experience with system installation, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Knowledge of backup, restore, disaster recovery, and service continuity planning.
• Experience with change management, incident management, and root cause analysis processes.