Linux Engineer - Dev Ops, 12-month contract, Sandton

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Linux Engineer – Dev Ops for a 12-month contract role based in SandtonEast London, Eastern Cape.
 
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a DevOps or System Administration role with a strong focus on Linux environments.
• Deep understanding of Linux operating systems (preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing automation solutions using Ansible.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Satellite for system management, patching, and provisioning.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Bash, Python, or similar.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Understanding of networking principles and protocols.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Knowledge of security best practices for Linux systems and cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Red Hat certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of other configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef).
• Experience with infrastructure testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies

POSITION INFO:
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Infrastructure Automation: Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for provisioning, configuring, and managing Linux-based infrastructure using tools like Ansible.
• Configuration Management: Utilize Ansible playbooks and roles to maintain consistent and compliant system configurations across our environment.
• Red Hat Satellite Management: Administer and leverage Red Hat Satellite for patch management, software distribution, and system provisioning across our Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) estate.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment of applications.
• System Administration & Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level support for Linux-based systems, including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices and automation to ensure the security and compliance of our infrastructure.
• Monitoring & Logging: Set up and maintain comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to understand their needs and provide solutions that enhance their productivity and efficiency.
• Documentation: Create and maintain clear and concise documentation for infrastructure, automation processes, and operational procedures.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Champion and implement IaC principles using tools like Ansible to manage infrastructure in a scalable and repeatable manner.
• Version Control: Utilize Git for managing automation scripts, configuration files, and infrastructure code.
• Problem Solving: Analyze complex system issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Staying Current: Continuously learn and adopt new DevOps tools, technologies, and best practices.