Linux Infrastructure Engineer

In this role you will manage and optimise multi-tenant hosting infrastructure with a strong focus on virtualization, Windows and Linux server administration, backup, and automation. You will handle both BAU support and project work, acting as a 3rd-line escalation point to improve performance, reliability and efficiency. You’ll work across hosting platforms and data centres, contributing to capacity planning and documentation. This is a hands-on role with meaningful impact on platform stability and automation.

• Administer and support virtualised environments including VM lifecycle management and host maintenance
• Troubleshoot Windows Server and Linux performance, CPU/RAM, disk I/O, networking, backups and app failures
• Manage backup and disaster recovery with Veeam and R1Soft, including restores
• Support Plesk and cPanel hosting platforms (web, DNS, email, databases, SSL, PHP versions)
• Migrate websites, servers and hosting between platforms and data centres
• Support databases (MySQL/MariaDB, SQL Server) including restores and performance troubleshooting
• Monitor infrastructure with Zabbix and LibreNMS, assist capacity planning
• Contribute to infrastructure projects involving OpenNebula and AWS backup solutions
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Bash and Python to boost efficiency
• Provide 3rd-line escalation with root cause analysis, customer updates and change plans
• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks and SOPs

• Proven experience as a Systems Administrator or Infrastructure Engineer
• Strong Windows Server and Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi and/or KVM virtualization
• Experience with backup and DR platforms such as Veeam and R1Soft
• Knowledge of hosting control panels (Plesk, cPanel)
• Familiarity with web hosting tech, DNS, SSL, email services and DB administration
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash and/or Python)
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Zabbix or LibreNMS
• Troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis abilities
• Understanding of ITIL, change management and security standards (ISO 27001)

• Troubleshooting
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication
• Windows Server administration
• Linux administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
• VMware vSphere/ESXi