Senior System Administrator

Position Title: Senior System Administrator

2025-02-05 Kabul Full Time 66

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Information Technology
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	99000-110000
Vacancy Number:	KS-05
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kabul

Organization:	KabulSpace
Years of Experience:	5+ years of experience in a production Linux-based environment & supporting open-source software.
Contract Duration:	1 Year
Gender:	Male
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical field.
Close date:	2025-02-05

About KabulSpace:

Welcome to KabulSpace, a premier software development and IT solutions company headquartered in Kabul, Afghanistan. We specialize in creating tailored digital applications, offering end-to-end services from custom software design to system integration and consulting.

Our expertise extends to enterprise networking and mission-critical network infrastructure, ensuring reliable support and scalability for businesses. With a skilled and passionate team, we deliver innovative, efficient, and customer-focused solutions that empower organizations, whether private enterprises or non-governmental entities, to thrive in a dynamic technological landscape. Let’s shape the future together!

Job Descriptions:

Job Summary

The Linux System Administrator will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Linux-based systems and services. The role includes ensuring system security, performance tuning, and supporting the organization's infrastructure needs, both on-premises and cloud-based.

Keys Responsibilities:

System Administration & Open Source Tools
- Configure and manage Linux-based systems (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS, SUSE) and open-source services (LDAP, Samba, DNS, HTTP).
- Deploy, configure, and manage Linux-based load balancing tools such as HAProxy, Nginx, Keepalived, and LVS.
- Deploy and maintain open-source monitoring tools (Sensu, Logstash, Kibana, Graphite).
- Automate tasks using Bash, Python, Ruby, or Perl scripts.
- Set up hardware, software, and server environments.
- Set up and manage storage solutions (e.g., LVM, RAID) and network configurations.
Monitoring & Backup
- Perform daily system and backup monitoring, ensuring data integrity using TSM or open-source backup solutions.
- Implement and expand distributed monitoring systems for uptime and performance tracking.
Performance & Security
- Conduct performance tuning and resource optimization.
- Perform regular security monitoring to identify vulnerabilities and ensure system hardening.
- Fine-tune configurations to handle high traffic loads while minimizing latency.
User Management & Support
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access control.
- Provide system support and recover from software and hardware failures.
Application Support
- Install and manage web servers (e.g., Apache, NGINX).
- Support database servers (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Manage containerized applications using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Innovation & Open Source Adoption
- Evaluate and implement new open-source tools for system improvement.
- Lead efforts in infrastructure upgrades using open-source technologies and frameworks.
- Deploy and manage virtualized environments using tools like VMware, KVM, or Proxmox.

Maintenance Responsibilities

- Apply OS patches, upgrades, and update administrative tools/utilities.
- Configure and add new services as required.
- Maintain operational procedures and documentation.
- Perform performance reporting to support capacity planning.
- Conduct performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization.
- Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as needed.
- Maintain and monitor data center environmental equipment.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the manager.

Job Requirements:

Required Qulifications and Skills:

Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
- CompTIA Linux+
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- Ubuntu Certified Professional (UCP)
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in a production Linux-based environment & supporting open-source software.
- Experience with backup & recovery systems.
- Proven experience in deploying server environments for large-scale organizations.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Linux distributions: Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS, SUSE, Oracle Linux.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Servers and services (AD, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, etc.).
- Scripting languages: Bash, Ruby, Python, Perl.
- Monitoring tools: Sensu, Logstash, Graphite, Kibana, Elastic search.
- Knowledge of IBM hardware: SAN, SAN switches, tape libraries, blade chassis, high-end servers.
- Strong understanding of networking, DNS, and storage systems.
Other Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience conducting audits to ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Submission Guidelines:

Applicants are required to mention the Job Title and Vacancy # in the subject line of their email. Please attach your updated CV and a cover letter and send them to hr@kabulspace.af, with a copy (CC) to kabulspace2025@gmail.com. The application deadline is 05-February-2025, so ensure your submission is sent before this date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and a demo session. We look forward to receiving your applications.