Senior Linux System Engineer

At Cavista, our mission is to empower organizations with the world’s best technology solutions. We ensure the highest level of client satisfaction through a global network of innovation, and our software solutions are custom-built to accommodate your domain and requirements. Through world-class consultation, innovative IT solutions and personalized client services, Cavista increases operational efficiency for organizations of all sizes.

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.

This is a full-time, salaried role, based in Lagos, Nigeria.

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.

• 7+ years of experience working as a Linux Engineer
• Experience managing Linux resources
• Comfortable with proxying, load balancing, sticky sessions
• SQL skills
• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work experience with a multitude of relevant certifications 
• 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 24x7 on-call rotation  

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
• 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