Senior Linux Platform & Cloud Automation Engineer

Imizizi; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Imizizi in Gauteng seeks a Senior Linux Client Engineer to design, implement, and operate a standardized Linux client platform across office and production environments, emphasizing security, compliance, and reliability.

You will manage base images, automate deployments, support cloud (AWS) and on-premise systems, and collaborate with infrastructure, security, and apps teams while participating in on-call and weekend maintenance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with coding and scripting (Bash, PowerShell etc).
• Strong experience with Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SLES).
• Strong experience with Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Strong knowledge with version control systems (GitHub).
• Experience with ServiceNow (advantageous).
• Experience with Dynatrace (advantageous).
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite (advantageous).
• Any Linux certification such as RHCSA (advantageous).
• Ansible certification - RHCE (ex294/ex407) (advantageous).
• Minimum of 7 years of IT operations experience
• Minimum of 7 years of configuration management and automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, secure, and operate a standardized Linux client platform for office and production environments.
• Design, develop, and maintain Linux client platforms for office and production environments.
• Develop and maintain Linux base images, software packages, and configuration standards.
• Ensure compliance with security, hardening, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, remediation, and maintain strong security posture.
• Install, configure, administer, and support Linux systems across physical, virtual, and AWS cloud infrastructures.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, ensure high availability and operational stability.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and operational processes.
• Manage system updates, patches, and lifecycle activities for Linux platforms.
• Support PIC processes and maintain documentation and CMDB records.
• Adhere to operational standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.
• Track Jira stories and operational tasks to ensure timely delivery in agile model.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams.
• Facilitate operational meetings and drive continuous service improvements.
• Participate in on-call and weekend maintenance when required.

Skills

Bash scripting

PowerShell

Linux administration

AWS

Azure

Git

Jira

Education

Degree in Information Systems

RHCSA certification

RHCE certification

Tools

Dynatrace

ServiceNow

Ansible

Red Hat Satellite

Job description

Imizizi in Gauteng seeks a Senior Linux Client Engineer to design, implement, and operate a standardized Linux client platform across office and production environments, emphasizing security, compliance, and reliability.

You will manage base images, automate deployments, support cloud (AWS) and on-premise systems, and collaborate with infrastructure, security, and apps teams while participating in on-call and weekend maintenance.