Pretoria: Senior Infrastructure Engineer posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a dynamic IT environment and contribute to global-scale projects. The role focuses on Linux High Availability (HA) solutions and involves delivering secure, stable, and innovative IT services across diverse technology landscapes.

This is a long-term assignment (November 2025 December 2028) offering flexibility, cutting-edge technology exposure, and collaboration with global

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Unix/Linux servers to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
  

• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.
  

• Apply system updates, patches, and security fixes.
  

• Create and maintain system documentation, including configurations and troubleshooting guides.
  

• Ensure compliance with security standards and operational policies.
  

• Deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS and Azure, ensuring security and compliance.
  

• Track and manage tasks in Jira, ensuring deadlines are met.
  

• Support system stability and adherence to operational standards.
  

• Manage Problem, Incident, and Change processes in ITSM.
  

• Contribute to maintaining a high-quality knowledge base.
  

• Participate in standby duty and occasional weekend work.
  

• Attend and moderate operational meetings.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Unix/Linux operating systems (SUSE, RHEL, Ubuntu).
  

• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, PowerShell).
  

• Knowledge of High Availability systems (e.g., Veritas Infoscale).
  

• Experience with system monitoring tools (Nagios or similar) and backup solutions.
  

• Strong understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, SSH, TCP/IP).
  

• Experience with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).
  

• Familiarity with Oracle and SAP at a high level.
  

• Strong knowledge of version control systems (GitHub).
  

• Minimum 5 years experience in IT operations and configuration management/automation.

Advantageous Skills

• IT certifications (Linux, SUSE, Veritas, RHCSA, RHCE).
  

• Knowledge of Agile Working Model.
  

• Experience with VMWare, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Podman).
  

• Familiarity with Dynatrace, Grafana, Splunk.
  

• Knowledge of ServiceNow, ITIL, and PIC processes.
  

• Experience with Red Hat Satellite.
  

• Exposure to Windows Server and Private Cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.
  

• Linux certifications (advantageous).
  

• Ansible certification (RHCE ex294/ex407) (advantageous).
  

Hit apply today for more information!