Senior Infrastructure Engineer: Cloud, Automation & Security

Metacom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in South Africa is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to enhance the reliability and security of their IT infrastructure. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in system administration, expertise in automation with Python and Ansible, and a solid background in cloud technologies and Linux environments. This role includes leading server management and implementing innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux environments (Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu).
• 5+ years of experience in system administration focusing on automation.
• Expert-level skills in Python and Ansible for automation.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of server infrastructure and ensure high availability.
• Develop and implement automation solutions to streamline tasks.
• Design and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Manage security compliance across all systems and applications.
• Mentor and guide junior system administrators.

Skills

Linux expertise

Cloud technologies

Automation with Python and Ansible

Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes

Microsoft Exchange Server

Active Directory management

Email security solutions

Networking concepts

Problem-solving skills

Education

5+ years of system administration experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Veeam

Bitdefender

Job description

A leading IT services company in South Africa is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to enhance the reliability and security of their IT infrastructure. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in system administration, expertise in automation with Python and Ansible, and a solid background in cloud technologies and Linux environments. This role includes leading server management and implementing innovative technologies.