CloudOps Infrastructure Engineer

Elite Search; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced infrastructure professional. The role involves managing Active Directory, performing system health checks, and maintaining infrastructure and software. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in Linux and Windows administration, virtualization, and cloud environments. Strong scripting skills and good communication are essential. This position offers opportunities for collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in infrastructure including Administration: Linux & Windows, virtualization, cloud, and networking.
• Scripting and automation skills are essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Active Directory users and assist with support escalations.
• Perform daily infrastructure health checks and system monitoring.
• Configure, patch, and maintain infrastructure and software.

Skills

Active Directory Management

Infrastructure Monitoring

Virtualization

Scripting

Networking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

5+ years in Infrastructure

Networking Certification (CCNA, JNCIA, etc.)

Tools

VMware

VEEAM

Kubernetes

Job description

Duties include

• Active Directory User Management and assistance with support escalations


• Daily Infrastructure health checks and active system monitoring


• Configuration, patching & maintenance of infrastructure and software (VMware and VEEAM)


• License and Web Certificate renewals & implementations


• Installing, monitoring and utilizing VEEAM for customer and internal


• Maintain a solid understanding of their Private-Cloud, Data Management and Public Cloud Environments, including networking,


• Software, Hardware and Cloud offerings


• Creating and Maintaining vApp & VM templates for fast deployment within their Private Cloud environments


• Installation and maintenance of new hardware equipment, cabling, labelling and rack space


• Maintenance of IP allocation for CloudOps related infrastructure


• Customer Solution Architecture


• Identify & Investigate new tools and technologies


• Monthly Infrastructure reporting - Capacity, Availability and Risk

Requirements

• 5+ years in infrastructure including Administration : Linux & Windows, virtualisation, cloud and networking


• Scripting & automation


• VCP (VMware Certified Professional would be beneficial)


• VMCE (VEEAM Certified Engineer would be beneficial)


• Networking certification a plus (CCNA, JNCIA, N+ etc)


• Basic understanding of Kubernetes will be beneficial


• Attention to detail and quality of work


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment in collaboration with your team


• Good communication skills