Jobs at Absa in South Africa

Job title: Senior Linux Technical Lead

Job Location: Gauteng, Randburg

Deadline: January 31, 2026

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.

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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

Date: December 11, 2025