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REPORTS TO: IT Infrastructure Manager<\/strong>
\nOBJECTIVES OF THE JOB<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Responsible for installation, integration, support, maintenance as well as documentation of systems running Linux\/Unix Operating System.
\n\u2022 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
\n\u2022 Collaborate and work closely with developers, security, and application teams to address and resolve technical issues with server-side performance and provisioning of resources.
\n\u2022 Identify faults and vulnerabilities and work to remediate incidents in a timely manner.
\n\u2022 Perform configuration and life cycle management, track software licensing, and mitigate vulnerabilities as required
\n\u2022 Manage System Backups and recovery, and restoration of Linux systems using relevant technologies<\/p>\n

QUALIFICATION<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent of an IT academic qualification.<\/p>\n

EXPERIENCE<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Minimum of 5 years of experience in the IT Industry
\n\u2022 Advanced expertise in Linux operating system distributions e.g., RedHat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, SUSE, CentOS, and middleware<\/p>\n

LEGAL CERTIFICATION \/ PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP<\/strong>
\n\u2022 ITIL, DevOps etc
\n\u2022 Red Hat\u00ae Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Oracle Certified Professional (Oracle Linux System Administrator), UNIX certification<\/p>\n

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<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

CLOSING DATE: 25TH NOVEMBER 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Telephone Number: (+267) 395 8000<\/p>\n

Email Address: DPO@btc.bw<\/p>\n

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