Remote Linux Services Manager - Lead Automation & Infra

Ntice Search Solutions; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed services provider in South Africa seeks a Linux Services Manager to lead a high-performing operations team. Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of Linux administration, strong automation skills, and a leadership background. Responsibilities include team management, client engagement, and driving infrastructure optimizations. Requires RHCSA/RHCE certification and project management experience. Competitive salary with performance-based incentives offered.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on Linux system administration experience.
• Strong experience with automation frameworks, especially Ansible.
• Practical knowledge of Zabbix, Nagios, and infrastructure observability.
• 2–3 years of leadership or senior-level technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Linux administrators.
• Act as the primary technical authority in client meetings.
• Ensure team performance meets or exceeds Linux SLA.
• Contribute to Linux service roadmap development and strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Linux System Administration

Automation (Ansible)

Communication

Project Management

Education

RHCSA / RHCE or equivalent certification

Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

Ansible

Zabbix

Nagios

Job description

A leading managed services provider in South Africa seeks a Linux Services Manager to lead a high-performing operations team. Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of Linux administration, strong automation skills, and a leadership background. Responsibilities include team management, client engagement, and driving infrastructure optimizations. Requires RHCSA/RHCE certification and project management experience. Competitive salary with performance-based incentives offered.