Linux Server Administrator - South Africa

Location: South Africa (Remote)
Work Model: 100% Home Office
Starting Salary: 29K South African Rand monthly (net), Negotiable

Aginion is seeking a Linux Server Administrator to join our team full-time (40 hours/week). This is a fully remote position, open to candidates based anywhere in South Africa. Applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in South Africa and access to a reliable broadband internet connection.

You will play a key role in maintaining and evolving our Linux-based infrastructure, supporting both internal systems and client environments. Your focus will be on automation, scalability, reliability, and security across a broad range of services and platforms.

• Deploy and configure Linux-based services and customer solutions
• Optimize and expand our multi-site infrastructure architecture
• Manage and improve virtualization and container environments
• Implement monitoring and resource management solutions
• Automate log collection, analysis, and alerting
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation workflows
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools

We are looking for candidates who already have experience in, or are keen to deepen their expertise with:

• Operating Systems: Red Hat- and Debian-based distributions
• Virtualization: KVM/Proxmox and related technologies
• Web Servers/Proxies: Nginx, Nginx Unit, Tomcat, HAProxy
• Databases: MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite
• Scripting & Automation: Bash scripting and Python
• Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code experience is a plus. (Our DevOps setup is based on Gitlab/Saltstack + Terraform).

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Clear communication and effective collaboration
• Attention to detail and structured working style
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a technical environment
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and project management tools

• Must be resident in South Africa
• Must have unrestricted work authorization
• Must have a stable broadband internet connection suitable for full-time remote work

Aginion South Africa is part of the Aginion Group, a Managed IT Services Provider delivering secure, reliable, and compliant infrastructure solutions. Our expertise spans:

• Private, Hybrid, and Public Cloud Infrastructure
• System and Network Security
• IT Operations and Project Delivery
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
• AI and Intelligent Workflow Integration

We offer a dynamic, supportive, and challenging work environment where motivated professionals can thrive and grow.

Ready to take your next step in IT infrastructure with us?

Apply now and become part of a team that values innovation, quality, and long-term thinking.

Please send your application in PDF format in English language to careers@aginion.com