Role & Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Unix/Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
  
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement timely solutions.
  
• Apply system updates, patches, and security fixes as part of routine maintenance.
  
• Create and maintain system documentation, including procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
  
• Ensure compliance with security standards and internal policies.
  
• Deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS and Azure, implementing security controls and compliance requirements.
  
• Track and update Jira user stories to meet deadlines.
  
• Support system stability and adherence to operational standards.
  
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base for the sub-product.
  
• Manage Problem, Incident, and Change processes for dedicated ITSM services.
  
• Participate in standby rotations, including weekends if required.
  
• Keep configuration and operational documentation up to date in all relevant systems.
  
• Attend and moderate operational meetings.
  

Contract Details:

• Start Date: 01-01-2026
  
• End Date: 31-12-2028
  
• Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Remote/Home Office rotation
  
• Nationality: South African citizens/residents preferred; applicants with valid work permits will also be considered
  

Product Information:
The product "Linux Server" provides fully managed Linux servers for multiple departments.

Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Strong experience with Unix/Linux operating systems (SUSE).
  
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python).
  
• Knowledge of High Availability systems (e.g., Veritas Infoscale).
  
• Experience with system monitoring tools (Nagios, Grafana, or similar) and backup solutions.
  
• High-level knowledge of Oracle and SAP.
  
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, SSH, TCP/IP).
  

• IT certifications (SUSE, Veritas Infoscale)
  
• Experience with Agile working methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware).
  
• Familiarity with private cloud solutions.
  
• Knowledge of Windows Server.
  
• Experience with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Grafana, Splunk).
  
• Experience with containerization technologies (Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
  
• Basic knowledge of ITIL and ITSM processes (Problem, Incident, Change).
  
• Experience with ServiceNow tool and processes.
  

Qualifications / Experience:

• Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.
  
• Strong experience with coding and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
  
• Strong experience with Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SLES).
  
• Strong experience with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).
  
• Strong knowledge of version control systems (GitHub).
  
• Experience with ServiceNow, Dynatrace, Red Hat Satellite (advantageous).
  
• Linux certifications such as RHCSA (advantageous).
  
• Ansible certification - RHCE (ex294/ex407) (advantageous).
  
• Minimum 5 years of IT operations experience.
  
• Minimum 5 years of configuration management and automation experience.