SysAdmin & DevOps Developer

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Johannesburg is seeking a SysAdmin & DevOps Developer with a strong Linux background to manage Kubernetes, automate hosting environments, and support IT operations.

You will collaborate with development teams on monitoring solutions, CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket), and security best practices, while maintaining build servers and cloud resources. This role offers growth in Kubernetes management and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes cluster management and Linux administration.
• Ability to implement monitoring for cluster performance and resource usage.
• Familiarity with AWS and cost optimization practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Kubernetes cluster remains up to date and healthy.
• Implement monitoring solutions to track cluster performance and resource utilization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Provide insights and reports on AWS resource usage to optimize costs.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement monitoring and automation tools for development and hosting environments.
• Maintain build servers and Bitbucket pipelines to streamline the development process.
• Assist in applying security best practices across the infrastructure.
• Support DevOps activities such as CI/CD pipeline management, version control, and deployment strategies.
• Offer guidance to optimize development workflows and processes.
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving and willingness to learn new technologies.

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux

AWS

CI/CD

Bitbucket

Monitoring

Security

Tools

Bitbucket Pipelines

Build servers

Job description

About the job SysAdmin & DevOps Developer

This role presents an exceptional opportunity for individuals with a strong SysAdmin background and Linux experience to delve into Kubernetes while contributing to various IT support activities that positively impact the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Kubernetes cluster remains up to date and in optimal health.
• Implement monitoring solutions to track cluster performance and resource utilization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes infrastructure.

AWS Administration:

• Provide insights and generate reports on the usage of AWS resources to optimize costs and improve efficiency.

Development Support:

• Collaborate with the development team to implement monitoring solutions and automation tools for both development and hosting environments.
• Assist in the maintenance of build servers and Bitbucket pipelines to streamline the development process.

Security Implementation:

• Assist in the implementation of security best practices across the infrastructure.
• Maintain supporting infrastructure to ensure compliance with security standards and protocols.

DevOps Support:

• Provide support to developers in DevOps activities such as CI/CD pipeline management, version control, and deployment strategies.
• Offer guidance and assistance in optimizing development workflows and processes.
• This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth, particularly in Kubernetes management and DevOps practices.
• The successful candidate will have the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to the organization's overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn new technologies are highly valued in this role.