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Master the backbone of enterprise infrastructure with Linux High Availability solutions that keep global automotive operations running 24/7!

Join an elite infrastructure team where your Unix/Linux expertise and automation skills will ensure rock-solid reliability for mission‑critical systems supporting worldwide automotive excellence!

• Enterprise‑grade Linux HA systems
• Hybrid and remote working flexibility
• Senior technical leadership opportunities

Contract: 01 November 2025 – 31 December 2028

6‑8 years related experience

01 November 2025

Hybrid: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation

• Degree in Information Systems or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong experience with coding and scripting (Bash PowerShell etc.)
• Strong experience with Linux distributions (RHEL Ubuntu SLES)
• Strong experience with Cloud Technologies (AWS Azure)
• Strong knowledge of version control systems (GitHub)
• Minimum 5 years IT operations experience
• Minimum 5 years configuration management and automation experience
• Focus on Linux HA Solutions and enterprise infrastructure
• Experience with high‑availability system architectures

• Strong experience with Unix/Linux operating systems (SUSE)
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash Perl Python)
• Knowledge of High Availability systems including Veritas Infoscale
• System monitoring tools (Nagios or similar) and backup solutions
• Oracle and SAP high‑level knowledge and integration
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS DHCP SSH TCP/IP)
• Enterprise system installation, configuration and maintenance
• Performance monitoring, troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Security patch management and system updates

• IT certifications (SUSE Veritas Infoscale)
• Knowledge of Agile Working Model methodologies
• Virtualization technologies: VMWare
• Private Cloud solutions implementation
• Windows Server administration
• Monitoring tools: Dynatrace Grafana
• Log management: Splunk
• Containerization: Podman Docker Kubernetes OpenShift
• ITIL and PIC processes (Problem‑Incident‑Change)
• ServiceNow tool and processes
• Red Hat Satellite experience
• Linux certifications: RHCSA
• Ansible certification: RHCE (ex294 / ex407)

• Install, configure and maintain Unix/Linux servers ensuring optimal performance and uptime
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues and provide timely solutions
• Apply system updates, patches and security fixes as part of routine maintenance
• Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation including procedures and troubleshooting guides
• Support compliance with security standards and company policies
• Deploy, manage and operate workloads on AWS and Azure with security controls
• Track and update JIRA user stories ensuring project deadlines are met
• Ensure system stability and adherence to Group Operations standards
• Maintain quality and up‑to‑date content of knowledge base for sub‑products
• Manage Problem‑Incident‑Change processes for dedicated ITSM services
• Provide standby support and weekend coverage when required
• Keep documentation current across all relevant systems (CMDB Application Instance Wizard Connect IT resolveIT)
• Attend and moderate operational meetings with stakeholders
• Implement automation solutions for routine operational tasks
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on infrastructure projects
• Additional responsibilities as per AWM Charter or department manager direction

• South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered.