Linux Architect

About Us:
GECO Philippines, part of the GECO Asia Group of Companies, is a specialist IT Consulting Services company with headquarters in Singapore and two delivery centers in the Philippines.

💼 We’re Hiring: Linux Architect

We are looking for an experienced Linux Architect to join our Infrastructure Shared Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise Linux environments across the Asia region. You will serve as the technical authority for Linux infrastructure, driving automation, cloud integration, platform stability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

🏢 Deployment Setup

🔁 Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
🕒 Schedule: Shifting

⚙️ Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise Linux infrastructure solutions.
• Lead Linux platform strategy, implementation, and lifecycle management.
• Manage and optimize Red Hat-based environments across large-scale enterprise infrastructure.
• Develop automation solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Implement security best practices, compliance standards, and platform hardening.
• Provide technical leadership and serve as the highest level of Linux escalation support.
• Collaborate with Cloud, Network, Security, and Infrastructure teams.
• Drive continuous service improvements, monitoring, documentation, and operational excellence.

💡 Technical Competencies

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, Amazon Linux
• Microsoft Azure & AWS
• VMware, KVM
• Active Directory & Azure AD
• Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef
• Docker
• Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, Prometheus
• Veeam, Azure Backup, CommVault, Zerto

🎓 Qualifications

• 10+ years of infrastructure experience, including 7+ years specializing in Linux administration and architecture.
• RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification is highly preferred.
• Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, CentOS, and Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience with scripting using Shell, Python, or Perl.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience with Linux virtualization technologies (KVM/QEMU).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Nagios, Prometheus, SolarWinds, or Icinga.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, Kerberos, VMware, Docker, and ITIL practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

🤝 Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
• Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning.
• Highly organized with strong follow-through on incidents and requests.

🚀 Ready to make an impact?
Be part of a team that delivers world-class IT support, empowers users, and keeps business operations running smoothly.

📩 Apply now and help us provide seamless, reliable, and customer-focused service!