Infrastructure Manager

Games Global; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Durban is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Manager to oversee IT infrastructure operations. This role entails designing secure systems, managing teams, and leading cloud projects to ensure operational efficiency. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in IT and proven leadership skills. Join us to contribute to our innovative gaming solutions!

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure.
• 3-5 years in a leadership role managing engineers.
• Success in leading large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee daily operations ensuring uptime and performance.
• Lead critical projects like infrastructure upgrades and cloud adoption.

Skills

IT infrastructure management

Team leadership

Project management

System Administration

Virtualization

Monitoring Solutions

Cloud Platforms

Automation Tools

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

VMware

Nagios

AWS

Terraform

Job description

Overview

Welcome to the Games Global world. We’re changing the rules of the game. Providing 1,300+ exclusive games from some seriously talented studios and not to mention a record-breaking progressive jackpot network, we help operators level up and create their perfect lobby.

We are currently looking for an Infrastructure Manager to join our Infrastructure team in South Africa. The Infrastructure Team is the backbone of the organization’s IT operations, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the technology systems that drive business processes. This includes managing servers, networks, cloud environments, and other critical infrastructure components to ensure reliability, security, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Oversee the daily operations of the IT infrastructure, ensuring uptime, performance, and compliance with SLAs.
• Lead critical projects such as infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and cloud adoption initiatives.
• Develop and enforce best practices for system security, automation, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead infrastructure engineers, guiding them on complex technical issues and promoting skill development.
• Collaborate with other IT teams, such as application developers and database administrators, to align infrastructure services with organizational needs.
• Proactively identify potential issues and implement measures to mitigate risks.
• Establish and maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, recommending tools and strategies to improve operational efficiency.
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline infrastructure management tasks and reduce manual effort.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, including hands-on experience with servers, networks, and cloud environments.
• At least 3-5 years in a leadership role, managing or mentoring a team of engineers.
• Proven success in leading large-scale infrastructure projects, such as data centre migrations or cloud transformations.
• System Administration: Advanced expertise in managing Windows/Linux server environments, including patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Virtualization: Proficiency with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar platforms.
• Monitoring Solutions: Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Nagios, Splunk, or SolarWinds.
• Cloud Platforms: Good understanding of cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid models.
• Automation Tools: Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell for infrastructure automation and configuration management.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates for automating infrastructure deployment and management.

Equal Opportunities

Games Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us, and be a part of an organisation that is truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone.

Kindly be aware that in order to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements.