Senior Systems Administrator (Cloud Focus)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Leave policy

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator with a strong cloud focus to join our infrastructure team. You will manage and scale cloud-based infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), automate provisioning, and drive security and reliability in a remote-first environment.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in systems administration, 3+ years in cloud, and hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and monitoring tools like CloudWatch or Prometheus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in systems administration, with at least 3 years focused on cloud infrastructure management.
• Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and services like EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect cloud environments and data.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment using Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.

Skills

Python

Bash

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud security

Networking

Prometheus

Grafana

CloudWatch

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing technology firm within the telecommunications sector, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator with a strong cloud focus to join their infrastructure team. This role will be pivotal in managing, maintaining, and scaling our client's cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, coupled with a deep understanding of system administration principles. You will be instrumental in driving cloud adoption strategies, automating processes, and supporting a complex environment that powers innovative telecommunications solutions. This position is ideal for a proactive individual passionate about cloud technologies and infrastructure automation, seeking to make a significant impact in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect cloud environments and data.
• Develop and automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure optimal uptime and resource utilization.
• Manage and maintain virtualized environments and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments and ensure infrastructure compatibility.
• Perform regular system updates, patching, and upgrades to maintain security and performance.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud services.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior administrators.
• Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in systems administration, with at least 3 years focused on cloud infrastructure management.
• Proven expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), including services like EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, etc.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and load balancing.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch).
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, essential for a remote role.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate) are highly advantageous.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a generous leave policy, and access to professional development resources. As a fully remote position, you will enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance that comes with working from home, with opportunities for virtual team building and collaboration. This role is based in Polokwane and offers the chance to work on challenging projects with a forward-thinking company in the telecommunications industry.