Linux Systems Administrator Melrose

Computer Experts Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An IT recruitment firm in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator/DevOps Engineer. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong proficiency in Linux and Windows, along with expertise in cloud platforms and containerization technologies. Responsibilities include server management, scripting, and collaboration with development teams to ensure smooth deployments. A competitive package is offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or DevOps Engineer.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and containerization.
• Strong scripting skills in at least one language.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, monitor, and maintain server software and hardware.
• Manage user/groups and handle escalations.
• Develop automation scripts for deployment processes.

Skills

Linux proficiency

Windows proficiency

Cloud platforms knowledge

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Scripting skills (Bash, Python)

Automation tools (Ansible)

VMware knowledge

Network management (LAN, WAN)

System security knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to take ownership of their role in maintaining, upgrading, and managing a diverse and growing infrastructure environment.

You will be asked to explore, evaluate, and implement new software tools and technologies to help automate and simplify processes in order to achieve strategic goals.

Some of the key technologies you will be working with and will need to provide guidance on are: Windows Servers, Linux Servers (Multiple flavours), VMware, Ansible, Kubernetes, Azure, and AWS.

What You Will Do

Installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of server software and hardware.

User / group management.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues and outages.

Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline deployment and configuration processes.

Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth code deployments.

Maintain documentation of implemented systems and processes.

Infrastructure level escalation point for technical support.

Ongoing training of support staff on new technologies and processes.

Test and implement new software tools and technology.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Systems Administrator or DevOps Engineer.

3-5 Years proficiency in Linux / Unix and Windows operating systems.

Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl or other languages).

Knowledge of automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform).

VMware knowledge and experience.

Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management.

Knowledge of system security and data backup / recovery.

Resourcefulness and problem‑solving aptitude.

Excellent communication skills.

Package & Remuneration

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