
Full Time
Technical Support Engineer / Linux Systems Administrator L2/L3/ 2 weeks ago
TechBiz Global GmbH
Attractive
Application ends: 2026-09-18
Quick Summary
TechBiz Global is seeking a full-time L2/L3 Technical Support Engineer and Linux Systems Administrator in Augsburg. Candidates need several years of experience in web hosting technical support and system administration, with deep expertise in GNU/Linux, cPanel/WHM, CloudLinux, web servers (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed), PHP, relational/NoSQL databases, and TCP/IP networking. Responsibilities include managing virtualized/containerized environments (Docker, KVM, OpenVZ), troubleshooting web stacks and mail servers, handling network and firewall security, monitoring performance, and resolving escalated support tickets.
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.
