Linux Infrastructure Engineer (Contract) GautengHybrid ISB9402230
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Job Location:
Midrand - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to provide frameworks and high-availability Linux solutions that are resilient managed encrypted and secure.
This role is critical for supporting production environments and applications that require 24/7 stability and rigorous adherence to global operations standards.
If you are a Linux specialist who thrives in managing complex ITSM processes and ensuring the integrity of critical infrastructure this is your next mission.
6-8 Years related experience
Mastery of High-Availability Linux Environments
Expertise in Incident Problem and Change Management
Position Details:
- Contract Start Date:
- Contract End Date:
- Location: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office Rotation
The Mission: You will be responsible for providing and maintaining resilient Linux-based frameworks.
Your role involves managing the full ITSM lifecycle Problem Incident and Change for dedicated services.
You will ensure that all systems are encrypted and secure maintain an up-to-date knowledge base and assist the team in adhering to international operations standards to ensure maximum system uptime.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience: Proven seniority in Infrastructure Engineering specifically within Linux environments.
- Operational Excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage high-availability solutions for critical production applications.
- Flexibility: Willingness to perform standby duties and work weekends when required to support system stability.
Essential Skills (Verified):
- Proficiency with major Linux distributions (Ubuntu CentOS Red Hat etc.)
- Strong command line and shell scripting skills (Bash Perl Python)
- Installation and configuration of Linux desktop environments
- Troubleshooting hardware software and network issues
- User and permission management
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPN firewall)
- System monitoring and performance tuning
- Experience with package managers (apt yum rpm)
- Familiarity with Linux desktop environments (GNOME KDE XFCE)
- Remote support using SSH VNC RDP
- Backup and recovery procedures
- Application of security best practices (patching firewalls SELinux)
Advantageous Skills:
- IT certifications (SUSE Veritas Infoscale) are a plus.
- Knowledge of Agile Working Model
- Knowledge of Virtualisation technologies such as VMWare
- Knowledge of Private Cloud solutions
- Knowledge of Windows Server
- Knowledge of Dynatrace or Grafana
- Knowledge of Splunk
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as podman Docker Kubernetes and OpenShift
- Basic knowledge of ITIL and PIC processes such as Problem-Incident-Change processes
- Basic knowledge of ServiceNow Tool and Processes
Key Responsibilities:
- Install configure and maintain Unix/Linux clients servers ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
- Monitor system performance troubleshoot issues and provide timely solutions.
- Apply system updates patches and security fixes as part of routine maintenance.
- Create and maintain system documentation including procedures configurations and troubleshooting guides.
- Support compliance with security standards and company policies.
- Deploy manage and operate workloads on AWS and Azure as well as implement security controls and compliance requirements
- Track and update Jira user stories to ensure due dates are met
- Assist to ensure stability of systems and adherence of the team to Group s Operations standards.
- Ensure quality and up to date content of the knowledge base for the sub-product
- Manage Problem Incident and Change process for dedicated ITSM service
- Willing to do standby and work on weekends if needed
- Keep documentation up to date in all relevant systems (e. g. as is configuration CMDB/Application Instance
- Wizard to be configuration Connect IT knowledge database resolveIT)
- Attend and moderate operation meetings
Important Application Details Location & Relocation Applicants based outside of Gauteng must be willing to relocate. Please note that relocation to the province will be at the candidates own cost.
Eligibility & Legal
- Citizenship: South African citizens and residents are preferred.
- Work Permits: Candidates with valid work permits will be considered.
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Application Status If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
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