Senior Server Core Engineer

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Who we are

We're part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world's leading Sports and iGaming brands.

At DigiOutsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market-leading online gaming solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams are passionate about products, customer experience and security. We're empowered to achieve the ultimate in high-performance gaming experiences using the best technology available. 

Who we're looking for

We're on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At DigiOutsource, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you'll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish, and your career can soar. Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

We're on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.

As a Senior Server Engineer you'll be supporting and leading complex infrastructure projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and serve as a technical expert for resolving high-level server issues, e.g. Deployments and architectural design of new datacentres (designing, deploying, and maintaining server systems that are critical to the organisation's operations, ensuring security and the implementation of best practices for scalability and reliability), use your technical knowledge and troubleshooting to optimize our compute and storage environments & develop automation tasks that would assist the Team and larger Infrastructure space. This will help us excel at supporting the tech space as well as the larger business to stay ahead of the game.

What you'll be doing

As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

• Server Design and Deployment
  • Responsible for the architecture and implementation of the server systems
  • Ensure scalability and flexibility to meet current and future demands
• Virtualisation Management
  • Oversee the management and optimisation of virtual server environments
  • VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix and other virtualisation technologies
  • Management of the storage platforms and ensuring optimal functionality for our SAN Fabric environment
• System Performance and Optimisation
  • Monitor server performance and fine-tune configurations to enhance system efficiency
  • Proactively identify potential bottlenecks and implement improvements
• Security and Compliance
  • Implement server security measures such as firewalls, encryption, and access control
  • Ensure all server systems comply with industry regulations and organisational security policies
  • Knowledgeable on the ISO27001 & SOX404 compliancy standards for the Infrastructure technology space
• Automation and Scripting
  • Automate routine server management tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell and Bash
  • Design and implement automation scripts to enhance operational efficiency
• Technology Evaluation and Innovation
  • Stay updated on emerging server technologies and recommend new solutions to enhance the server infrastructure
  • Lead efforts in adopting cutting-edge server technologies to improve operational efficiency

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties to achieve business objectives.

Essential skills you'll bring to the table

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals
• Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations
• Proficiency in Automation & Scripting languages (Powershell, Terraform, Ansible)
• Knowledge of PKI Infrastructure – Certificate Services and operations
• Effective management of Monitoring systems (Zabbix, Nagios, PRTG, Datadog etc)
• Strong knowledge of Hypervisor management & Deployment (VMWare & HyperV operations)
• Troubleshooting and management of Mail-flow operations (Exchange, SMTP Server services, O365)
• Management of Azure Infrastructure & services (Identity management, VDI, VM Management, App reg & Ent. Apps)
• Working & Troubleshooting knowledge of Linux Operating systems
• Storage management and implementation
• Installation, management and maintenance of SAN Fabrics and zoning methodologies
• Incident Management & Troubleshooting - Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex server-related issues efficiently, minimizing downtime.

Desirable skills you've got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

• Cloud Platforms - Proficiency in managing cloud-based servers and hybrid environments, including deployment, scaling, and cost optimisation.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery (DR) - Experience in implementing and managing backup solutions and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and business continuity
• Load Balancing & High Availability (HA) - Experience in implementing load balancing and high availability solutions to ensure server uptime and optimize resource use
• Project Management - Competency in managing server-related projects, including upgrades and migrations, from inception to completion.
• ISO27001 & SOX404 Compliancy understanding and technical expertise in the management of the compliancy standard

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees for you to embed in and drive our culture forward. These competencies are:

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

What you'll get back

We offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at DigiOutsource and Super Group. This includes:

• We're dedicated to your supergrowth. Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Your hard work and achievements won't go unnoticed. Our innovative Performance Tool ensures you receive regular, constructive feedback, helping you to continuously improve and reach your full potential.
• Our Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits which you and your family can benefit from.
• Free Daily Meal
• Free Massages On-site
• Free On-Site Gym
• Group Life Cover
• Funeral Fund Benefit
• Financial Services Assistance
• Curro School Fees Benefit
• Income Continuation Benefit
• Leadership Training
• Referral Bonus
• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Free Sleep Coaching
• On-site Barista
• Retirement Annuity Subsidy
• Team socials

Be part of that Superclass feeling.

At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 16 countries, 85 nationalities, and 27 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.

It's all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.
Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.

Game on

*Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.

*Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.
 

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

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