Senior Linux Administrator

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Datafin Recruitment Full time

ENVIRONMENT:

YOUR expertise in platform engineering, automation, and coding as an Senior Linux Administrator is sought by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm to drive the efficiency, reliability, and security of its infrastructure systems and platforms. You will take ownership of Linux administration, the Ansible Automation Platform, and container environments (Red Hat OpenShift and Azure Container Apps), including their day-to-day management and the development of long-term strategy, standards, and best practices. The successful incumbent must possess a suitable tertiary qualification in IT or Computer Science, have 8 years work experience in a similar role with at least 5 years Linux administration and containerized platforms & 5 years working in Azure public cloud and on premise VMware environment. You must also have proficiency with Terraform, including module design, remote state management, workspaces, and CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, secure development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, and Git workflows.

Experience/Skills –

  • 8 Years of experience in IT Infrastructure Engineering roles.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Linux administration and containerized platforms.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in Azure public cloud and on premise VMware environment.
  • Proficient with Terraform, including module design, remote state management, workspaces, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with GitHub Actions, secure development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, and Git workflows.
  • In-depth understanding of Azure core services: networking, compute, identity, and storage.
  • Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, or Python, with a strong automation mindset.
  • Experience in implementing security controls, governance, and compliance standards in a financial services environment.

ATTRIBUTES:

  • The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships.
  • Able to 'approach and own' and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
  • Recognise that the engine of career growth is driven by the individual.
  • A curiosity about technology and its potential to drive innovation.

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