Senior Linux Technical Lead

Absa Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent African bank seeks a Senior Linux Technical Lead responsible for overseeing Linux-based systems. You will coach a team of administrators, ensure reliability and security, and implement automation practices. Looking for candidates with extensive Linux experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in scripting languages like Bash and Python. This role plays a crucial part in the bank's IT strategy, ensuring operational excellence and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Extensive experience in Linux system administration and engineering.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of Linux-based systems.
• Coach and mentor a team of Linux administrators.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of Linux-based services.
• Implement and maintain security best practices for Linux systems.
• Develop and maintain automation playbooks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

AWS

Azure

Bash

Python

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Build high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade Platform services & build capability in others to do the same. This includes but is not limited to applying critical thinking, design thinking and problem solving skills in an agile team environment to solve complex technical problems with high quality solutions & leading all phases of the development lifecycle to deliver against business requirements at an optimal cost to serve.

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Linux Technical Lead will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of Linux-based systems and infrastructure. This role involves coaching a team of Linux administrators, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security, and collaborating with other IT teams to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Coach and mentor a team of Linux administrators and engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Foster a collaborative team environment.

System Administration

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers and systems.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of Linux-based services.
• Manage system performance, tuning, and capacity planning.

Security and Compliance

• Implement and maintain security best practices for Linux systems.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Automation

• Develop and maintain automation playbooks to streamline system administration tasks.
• Utilize configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Satellite) to manage infrastructure.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for system updates and deployments.

Troubleshooting and Support

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for Linux-related issues.
• Coordinate with other IT teams to resolve complex technical problems.
• Perform system performance tuning

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, architectural designs, processes, and procedures.
• Generate regular reports on system performance, incidents, and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding system status and updates.

Research and Development

• Identify, test and deploy latest products related to the platform in line with operational requirements.
• Develop innovative products and services to address current challenges, providing a competitive advantage and fostering long‑term growth.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in Linux system administration and engineering.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
• In-depth knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Critical Skills

• Experience with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, Linux Professional Institute Certification).
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised