AI Infrastructure Admin – Hybrid, Secure & Scalable

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

AI tech exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an experienced AI Systems Administrator to manage and maintain its critical AI infrastructure. You will ensure smooth operation, performance, and security of systems supporting AI development and deployment.

The role involves configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, backups, and disaster recovery, working with data scientists and engineers to provide a robust environment for AI projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems administration for AI/ML workloads.
• Strong Linux/Unix, shell scripting, and automation skills.
• Experience with GPUs, AI hardware, and high-performance clusters.
• Knowledge of networking, storage, and security for AI environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain AI hardware and software stacks including GPUs.
• Monitor performance, availability, and resource utilization for AI infra.
• Manage user access, permissions, and security for AI environments.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in AI systems.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery for critical AI data.
• Stay updated with AI infra trends and best practices.

Skills

Linux/Unix proficiency

Shell scripting

AI hardware optimization

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an experienced AI Systems Administrator to manage and maintain its critical AI infrastructure. You will ensure smooth operation, performance, and security of systems supporting AI development and deployment.

The role involves configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, backups, and disaster recovery, working with data scientists and engineers to provide a robust environment for AI projects.