Linux Infrastructure Engineer — Automation & High Availability

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator II in Cape Town to implement, maintain and monitor the infrastructure. You will automate deployment processes, collaborate with the team and ensure high availability of systems.

The role involves designing and supporting VMware environments, scripting in Python or similar, and keeping comprehensive system documentation up to date. A strong background in Linux, Windows and networked systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Provide advanced operating system support for Linux servers.
• Design, install and support VMware.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced operating system support for Linux servers.
• Design, install and support VMware.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls.

Skills

Python scripting

OS familiarity

Problem solving

Linux

Windows

Education

BSc in Information Technology

MCSE/MCSA

Matric

Tools

VMware

Patch management

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator II in Cape Town to implement, maintain and monitor the infrastructure. You will automate deployment processes, collaborate with the team and ensure high availability of systems.

The role involves designing and supporting VMware environments, scripting in Python or similar, and keeping comprehensive system documentation up to date. A strong background in Linux, Windows and networked systems is preferred.