UNIX/LINUX Administrator

Closing on: Nov 25, 2025

REPORTS TO: IT Infrastructure Manager
OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB

• Responsible for installation, integration, support, maintenance as well as documentation of systems running Linux/Unix Operating System.
• Enforce policies and procedures for maintaining the security and integrity of the BTC Linux /Unix install base and ensure they meet high availability and disaster recovery requirements
• Collaborate and work closely with developers, security, and application teams to address and resolve technical issues with server-side performance and provisioning of resources.
• Identify faults and vulnerabilities and work to remediate incidents in a timely manner.
• Perform configuration and life cycle management, track software licensing, and mitigate vulnerabilities as required
• Manage System Backups and recovery, and restoration of Linux systems using relevant technologies

QUALIFICATION
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent of an IT academic qualification.

EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the IT Industry
• Advanced expertise in Linux operating system distributions e.g., RedHat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, SUSE, CentOS, and middleware

LEGAL CERTIFICATION / PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
• ITIL, DevOps etc
• Red Hat® Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Oracle Certified Professional (Oracle Linux System Administrator), UNIX certification

Kindly state the position that you are applying for as the subject. If you fit the bill, kindly send your application, latest CV, and certified copies of certificates and identity document (OMANG) to recruitment@btc.bw

CLOSING DATE: 25TH NOVEMBER 2025

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