System Engineer (Carbonio CE / Zimbra)

This is a remote position.

CarbonioCE Deployment:

Install, configure, and deploy CarbonioCE on Linux-based servers.

Set up and integrate required components (PostgreSQL, Redis, Nginx, Docker, etc.).

Configure email protocols (SMTP, IMAP, CalDAV, CardDAV) and ensure interoperability with existing systems.

Infrastructure Automation:

Automate deployment and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform.

Implement containerized workflows (Docker) for scalable and reproducible deployments.

Security and Compliance:

Configure email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and SSL/TLS certificates.

Ensure compliance with data privacy standards (GDPR, etc.).

Collaboration with Existing Team:

Work alongside the System Administrator to troubleshoot and optimize server performance.

Document processes and provide knowledge transfer to the internal team.

Monitoring and Maintenance:

Set up monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to track server health, email delivery, and user activity.

Perform regular updates, backups, and disaster recovery planning.

User Management:

Configure LDAP/Active Directory integration for user authentication.

Manage mailboxes, domains, and access controls within CarbonioCE.

Requirements

Must-Have:

3+ years of hands-on experience with Linux server administration (Ubuntu/CentOS/RHEL).

Proficiency in deploying and managing email/collaboration platforms (e.g., CarbonioCE, Zimbra, Open-Xchange, or similar).

Experience with Docker and containerized application deployment.

Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automation.

Knowledge of email protocols (SMTP, IMAP), security practices (SPF, DKIM), and networking (DNS, firewalls).

Nice-to-Have:

Familiarity with CarbonioCE’s architecture and components.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform.

Basic understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).

Certifications: Linux (RHCE, LPIC), DevOps (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes), or email security.

Originally posted on Himalayas