Senior Linux Administrator (CPT Hybrid)

DataFin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Cape Town seeks a Senior Linux Administrator to drive infrastructure efficiency and security. The ideal candidate will have 8 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in Linux administration and cloud environments like Azure. Strong proficiency in Terraform, automation platforms, and scripting is essential. This role involves collaboration with teams, vendor management, and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code repositories.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Infrastructure team and broader Technology teams.
• Own and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) repositories in GitHub.
• Drive the adoption of cloud technologies and automation platforms.

Skills

Platform engineering

Automation

Linux administration

Container platforms

Azure public cloud

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Education

Relevant qualification in IT or Computer Science

Job description

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. The successful incumbent must possess a suitable tertiary qualification in IT or Computer Science, have 8 years work experience in a similar role with at least 5 years Linux administration and containerized platforms & 5 years working in Azure public cloud and on premise VMware environment. You must also have proficiency with Terraform, including module design, remote state management, workspaces, and CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, secure development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, and Git workflows.

Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in IT or Computer Science.

Experience / Skills

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