Infrastructure Engineer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Recruitment firm in Pretoria seeks an experienced professional to manage and maintain Unix/Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Key responsibilities include monitoring system performance, deploying workloads on AWS and Azure, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of IT operations experience and a degree in Information Systems. Strong knowledge of scripting and cloud technologies is essential. This position offers a hybrid work model with the opportunity for remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with coding and scripting (Bash, PowerShell).
• Strong experience with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Minimum 5 years of IT operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Unix/Linux servers.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Deploy and manage workloads on AWS and Azure.

Skills

Unix/Linux operating systems (SUSE)

Shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python)

High Availability systems (Veritas Infoscale)

System monitoring tools (Nagios, Grafana)

Networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, SSH, TCP/IP)

Education

Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience

Tools

ServiceNow

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Role & Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Unix/Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement 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.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and internal policies.
• Deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS and Azure, implementing security controls and compliance requirements.
• Track and update Jira user stories to meet deadlines.
• Support system stability and adherence to operational standards.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base for the sub-product.
• Manage Problem, Incident, and Change processes for dedicated ITSM services.
• Participate in standby rotations, including weekends if required.
• Keep configuration and operational documentation up to date in all relevant systems.
• Attend and moderate operational meetings.

Contract Details:

• Start Date: 01-01-2026
• End Date: 31-12-2028
• Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Remote/Home Office rotation
• Nationality: South African citizens/residents preferred; applicants with valid work permits will also be considered

Product Information:

The product "Linux Server" provides fully managed Linux servers for multiple departments.

Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Strong experience with Unix/Linux operating systems (SUSE).
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python).
• Knowledge of High Availability systems (e.g., Veritas Infoscale).
• Experience with system monitoring tools (Nagios, Grafana, or similar) and backup solutions.
• High-level knowledge of Oracle and SAP.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, SSH, TCP/IP).

Advantageous Skills:

• IT certifications (SUSE, Veritas Infoscale)
• Experience with Agile working methodologies
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware)
• Familiarity with private cloud solutions
• Knowledge of Windows Server
• Experience with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Grafana, Splunk)
• Experience with containerization technologies (Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Basic knowledge of ITIL and ITSM processes (Problem, Incident, Change)
• Experience with ServiceNow tool and processes

Qualifications / Experience:

• Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with coding and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
• Strong experience with Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SLES).
• Strong experience with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Strong knowledge of version control systems (GitHub).
• Experience with ServiceNow, Dynatrace, Red Hat Satellite (advantageous).
• Linux certifications such as RHCSA (advantageous).
• Ansible certification - RHCE (ex294/ex407) (advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years of IT operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years of configuration management and automation experience.