UNIX/Linux Systems Lead: Automation, DR & Security

Paracon; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African IT firm is seeking a Systems Engineering Tech Lead to manage and enhance their critical UNIX/Linux and AIX infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in systems engineering, with expertise in automation and stability. Responsibilities include team leadership, performance management, and security compliance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive significant technical evolution within the largest private-sector IT team in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a Systems Engineer with a focus on designing, implementing, and administering complex IT systems.
• Relevant industry or system certifications are essential.
• Experience with Advanced Roadmaps Admin knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Engineers and Administrators.
• Manage availability and performance of UNIX/Linux and AIX infrastructure.
• Implement scripts for daily administration and deployments.

Skills

Expert-level administration knowledge on UNIX/Linux platforms

Scripting and/or automated deployments

Incident response

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Advanced troubleshooting

Education

Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

A leading South African IT firm is seeking a Systems Engineering Tech Lead to manage and enhance their critical UNIX/Linux and AIX infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in systems engineering, with expertise in automation and stability. Responsibilities include team leadership, performance management, and security compliance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive significant technical evolution within the largest private-sector IT team in South Africa.