Senior Linux Administrator

Datafin It Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to enhance infrastructure efficiency and security. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in IT roles, with significant experience in Linux and Azure environments. Responsibilities include managing containerized platforms, driving automation, and collaborating with the tech teams to boost operational effectiveness. Candidates must be South African citizens. Competitive package negotiable.

Qualifications

• 8 Years of experience in IT Infrastructure Engineering roles.
• At least 5 years of experience in Linux administration and containerised platforms.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in Azure public cloud and on-premise VMware environments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Linux administration and container environments.
• Collaborate closely with the Infrastructure team and vendors.
• Drive the adoption of cloud technologies and automation platforms.

Skills

Linux administration

Containerized platforms

Terraform

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Cloud technologies (Azure)

Education

Relevant qualification in IT or Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

Ansible

Job description

DataFin was established in

We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.

Duties & Responsibilities

ENVIRONMENT : YOUR expertise in platform engineering, automation, and coding as an Senior Linux Administrator is sought by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm to drive the efficiency, reliability, and security of its infrastructure systems and platforms.

• You will take ownership of Linux administration, the Ansible Automation Platform, and container environments (Red Hat OpenShift and Azure Container Apps), including their day‑to‑day management and the development of long‑term strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with the Infrastructure team and broader Technology teams.
• Work effectively with outsourced vendors and managed services partners.
• Own and maintain Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) repositories (Bash, Python, YAML) in GitHub.
• Drive the adoption of cloud technologies (SaaS and PaaS) and automation platforms (Ansible, Terraform Cloud, etc.).
• Provide mentorship to peers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Be involved in day‑to‑day operational and project‑based tasks.
• Maintain documentation across Confluence, codebases, and GitHub READMEs.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in IT or Computer Science.
• 8 Years of experience in IT Infrastructure Engineering roles.
• At least 5 years of experience in Linux administration and containerised platforms.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in Azure public cloud and on‑premise VMware environments.
• Proficient with Terraform, including module design, remote state management, workspaces, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, secure development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, and Git workflows.
• In‑depth understanding of Azure core services: networking, compute, identity, and storage.
• Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, or Python, with a strong automation mindset.
• Experience in implementing security controls, governance, and compliance standards in a financial services environment.

Attributes

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships.
• Able to 'approach and own' and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
• Recognise that the engine of career growth is driven by the individual.
• A curiosity about technology and its potential to drive innovation.

OnlySA Citizens will be considered for this role.

Package & Remuneration: Negotiable