Linux Systems Administrator

An infrastructural technical company is looking to recruit a Linux Systems Administrator to form part of the Technical Team.

Your duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

• Provide support to all in-house applications and live systems
• Solve hardware and software problems
• Monitoring and maintenance of application software on Windows and Linux platforms. The applications will generally run on a MySQL/MS-SQL and Apache/IIS backend, or any other backend configuration as may be necessary from time to time.
• Liaison with respective authorities 
• Travel for business assignments outside of Malta may also be required (Very rarely if needed)

​The successful candidate should:

• Have strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills mainly in English
• Be assertive and be able to hold a professional attitude at all times
• Be ready to work outside normal working hours (will be worked out in a time in lieu manner) 
• Possess technical experience using Windows and Linux
• Have knowledge of LAN/WAN networking concepts
• Be familiar with MySQL databases
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position

Qualifications:

• IT Diploma or equivalent
• Vendor-specific certifications such as MCSE and/or LPI will be considered an asset

Only candidates who are already based in Malta will be considered for this role.

On-call is worked out as 1 week in and 1 week out (further arrangments can be done) 

Per 1-hour worked on Saturday will be considered as 1 hour and a half 

Per 1-hour worked on Sundays will be doubled, and considered 2 hours

The amount calculated will be given time off (time in lieu), to ensure the employee would not exceed 40 hours of work per week