Linux Engineer

2 days ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Asgard Resources Sdn Bhd Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure that supports critical business systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux administration, automation, and performance optimization, with the ability to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient solutions across diverse environments.

This role involves close collaboration with infrastructure, network, and DevOps teams to ensure system reliability, security, and high availability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and maintain Linux servers and infrastructure across production and development environments.
  • Implement and support high availability, redundancy, and scalability for critical systems.
  • Manage system performance tuning, capacity planning, and health monitoring.
  • Automate system deployment and maintenance tasks using Ansible, Terraform, or Bash/Python scripting.
  • Perform patching, upgrades, and kernel maintenance while minimizing downtime.
  • Troubleshoot complex system, network, and application-level issues in collaboration with other technical teams.
  • Implement and enforce security hardening, access control, and compliance standards.
  • Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
  • Integrate Linux systems with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Maintain detailed system documentation, including architecture diagrams and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience working as a Linux System Administrator or Linux Engineer.
  • Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar distributions.
  • Strong knowledge of shell scripting (Bash, Python, or Perl) for automation and system management.
  • Experience with virtualization (VMware, KVM) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and hybrid environments (AWS EC2, Azure VM, GCP Compute Engine).
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, VPNs, routing, firewalls).
  • Hands-on experience with system monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, or similar).
  • Knowledge of security and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks).
  • Relevant certifications such as RHCE, RHCSA, or Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) preferred.

Why Join Us

  • Work with advanced Linux infrastructure and cloud technologies.
  • Opportunity to contribute to large-scale modernization and automation initiatives.
  • Collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented work environment.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Ongoing support for professional training and certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM10, RM15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Maternity leave
  • Opportunities for promotion
  • Professional development

Work Location: In person

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