Senior Linux System Engineer at Cavista

At Cavista, we are building a team of over 100 engineers in Lagos Nigeria. We are always seeking talented individuals interested in a challenging and rewarding career. If you are interested in doing work that makes a difference, come join our team.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Senior Linux System Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

Cavista is searching for great talent in Nigeria. We are an open, agile environment, where transparent conversation ignites collaboration with a team of great thinkers. Everyone freely contributes, ideas override egos, and the best idea always wins. We embrace new technologies and pride ourselves on sustainable and quality code.
In our world, opportunity paired with imagination is limitless and we build what others can only hope to dream. We build the best because we hire only the best! We’ve created an atmosphere allowing you to produce your best work, by catering to the creative.

Job Description
Who we are looking for:

A motivated and technically savvy Senior Linux System Engineer who is adept at designing, installing and configuring Linux servers, storage arrays, communications networks and performing system integration, testing and operational support. The ideal person enjoys solving challenging problems in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.

What You Will Do

Install, configure and security harden Oracle Linux and equivalent
Setup database connectivity to MySQL Server
Install and setup (ELK) Clusters
Install and configure Redis and RedisCluster
Install and configure Nginx.
Install and configure Consul
Deploy and configure software on application servers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent work experience with a multitude of relevant certifications
7+ years of experience working as a Linux Engineer
Experience managing Linux resources
Comfortable with proxying, load balancing, sticky sessions
SQL skills
Experience with a variety of OS tools and utilities for managing, monitoring and troubleshooting Linux infrastructure and networks.
<20% local travel may be required.
Available in a 24×7 on-call rotation.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package (DOE), benefits and growth opportunities for everyone who joins Cavista.

Cavista Offers even More

Competitive Compensation
5 – day workweek
Casual Friday, Everyday
20 PTO (Paid-Time-Off) Days + Holidays + Birthdays off
Flextime
Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children)
Accidental and Disability Benefit
Retirement Benefit – Pensions
Wellness Programs
Game On! PS, Pool, Chess and more
Genuine respect for work-life balance
Employee Training Programs
Professional Development for Career Growth
Remote working and IT Assets provided for Remote employees
Gratuity
Mentoring and Counseling
Referral Bonus
Work from Anywhere – Flexibility that allows you to work where you are most comfortable, whether at home, at work, or a combination of both
Respect and Collaborative team environment
And so much more