
Full Time
Technical Support Engineer / Linux Systems Administrator (L2/L3)/ 4 days ago
TechBiz Global GmbH
Attractive
Application ends: 2026-09-18
Quick Summary
This full-time L2/L3 Technical Support Engineer / Linux Systems Administrator role requires several years of web hosting technical support and advanced Linux system administration experience. You will administer GNU/Linux, virtualized/containerized environments (OpenVZ, KVM, Docker), and manage/troubleshoot cPanel/WHM and Plesk in shared hosting. Responsibilities include supporting web applications (PHP, WordPress, Laravel; Node.js/Python a plus), configuring network protocols, firewalls, WAFs, and mitigating security incidents. You will also administer mail servers (Exim, Dovecot, SPF, DKIM, DMARC), perform performance tuning for web servers (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed) and databases (MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis), and support infrastructure projects, migrations, and disaster recovery. Required skills include deep understanding of cPanel/WHM, CloudLinux, PHP configuration, HTTP web servers, relational/NoSQL databases, TCP/IP, DNS, and strong communication for escalated tickets, with Windows Server familiarity beneficial. Scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible) is a plus.
TechBiz Global offers recruitment services to top-tier clients. We are seeking a dedicated Technical Support Engineer / Linux Systems Administrator to join an innovative team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Collaboration: Administer and maintain GNU/Linux operating systems and virtualized/containerized environments (OpenVZ, KVM, Docker).
- Web Hosting Operations: Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot industry-standard control panels like cPanel/WHM and Plesk in shared hosting environments.
- Application & Web Stack Support: Troubleshoot and optimize web applications on common web technologies, frameworks, and CMS platforms (WordPress, Laravel). Resolve complex PHP issues; knowledge of Node.js and Python stacks is a strong plus.
- Network & Security Operations: Configure and maintain network protocols, firewalls, and WAFs (ModSecurity, Imunify360). Identify, respond to, and mitigate security incidents (malware, phishing, DoS).
- Mail Server Administration: Troubleshoot mail flow and deliverability issues, with familiarity in Exim, Dovecot, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and external mail relays.
- Performance & DevOps: Monitor services and perform performance tuning across Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed, and database engines (MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis).
- Reliability & Migrations: Support infrastructure projects, including migration of hosting accounts, VMs, and mail systems. Assist with disaster recovery, backups, failovers, and caching/CDN strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Several years of hands-on experience in web hosting technical support and system administration.
- OS Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Linux system administration and troubleshooting. Familiarity with Windows Server environments (IIS, MSSQL) for cross-platform support.
- Hosting Stacks: Deep understanding of the cPanel/WHM ecosystem, CloudLinux (LVE, CageFS, Selectors), PHP configuration, and shared hosting constraints. Proven expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting HTTP web servers (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed).
- Web Technologies: Strong grasp of web server mechanics, relational/NoSQL databases, and debugging complex web applications at the server level.
- Networking Fundamentals: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, and network protocols.
- Communication: Strong ability to manage escalated support tickets and collaborate on technical solutions for clients.
Nice-to-Have
- Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in Bash scripts, Python utilities, and Ansible playbooks for automating deployments and maintenance.
- Billing & Integration: Experience with WHMCS backend architecture and custom module integrations.
- Hardware & Architecture: Familiarity with high-density enterprise server architectures and large-scale account consolidation workflows.
- Multilingual Support: Professional fluency in English for internal documentation and client communication.
