Senior Unix/Linux Engineer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Unix/Linux Engineer to provide advanced support for critical infrastructure. This remote role involves managing complex environments, ensuring high availability, and driving automation initiatives. Responsibilities include providing L3/L4 support for Unix/Linux systems, designing automation using Ansible, and managing containerization platforms. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, strong knowledge of RHEL/Rocky Linux, and hands-on experience with Docker and VMware.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Degree in IT required.
• 8+ years of experience in Unix/Linux administration and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of RHEL/Rocky Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide L3/L4 support for Unix/Linux systems.
• Design and implement automation using Ansible.
• Administer VMware and NetApp systems.

Skills

Unix/Linux administration

Ansible

Troubleshooting

Performance optimisation

Docker

VMware

NetApp NFS

HPE servers

SAN storage

Education

Degree in IT

Tools

Ansible

Docker

VMware

Hitachi SAN

Job description

This is a remote position.

We are looking for an experienced Unix/Linux Engineer (Level 3/4) to provide advanced support and engineering expertise for critical infrastructure and financial applications. This role involves managing complex environments, ensuring high availability and driving automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide L3/L4 support for Unix/Linux systems (RHEL, Rocky Linux).
• Support markers and maintain core financial applications such as Murex or other internally delivered Linux-based apps.
• Design, implement and optimise automation using Ansible.
• Manage containerization platforms (Docker, Podman) for application deployment.
• Administer NetApp NFS storage and ensure optimal performance.
• Configure and maintain HPE servers and Hitachi tappets SAN storage.
• Manage SAN switching and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Administer and optimise VMware virtualisation environments.
• Perform system upgrades, patching and security hardening.
• Document processes, configurations and troubleshooting steps.

Requirements

• Matric and a Degree in IT
• VMware Certified Professional, or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in Unix/Linux administration and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of RHEL/Rocky Linux and enterprise-level Unix/Linux systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Ansible, Docker/Podman and automation frameworks.
• Expertise in NetApp NFS, HPE servers and Hitachi SAN storage.
• Solid understanding of SAN switching and VMware virtualisation.
• Experience supporting financial applications (e.g. Murex).
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills.