Our client is seeking a motivated and curious individual for a hybrid DevOps & Linux Systems Administrator role. This position is ideal for someone eager to grow their skills in a fast-paced, learning-focused environment. You will work with cutting-edge technologies across a broad range of systems and applications, gaining hands-on experience in complex infrastructures.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain Linux systems.
- Assist with deploying and monitoring on-prem and cloud-based applications.
- Troubleshoot and optimize system performance, including virtualized and containerized environments.
- Support firewall configurations and network security using Sophos and Fortigate (or similar tools).
- Develop and maintain infrastructure automation scripts (e.g., Ansible, Bash).
- Document system setups, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor system health and performance using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and SNMP traps.
- Assist in the setup and maintenance of on-prem Hadoop, Spark, and database clusters.
Required Skills:
- Strong Linux system administration experience.
- Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Git version control proficiency.
- Ability to write clear, concise documentation.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new technologies.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with firewalls (Sophos, Fortigate).
- Knowledge of virtualization (ESXi, KVM, QEMU, or Hyper-V).
- Hands-on experience with Ansible or similar tools.
- Exposure to ETL workflows, particularly with NiFi.
- Database administration experience (Accumulo, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL).
- Familiarity with JVM applications and troubleshooting.
- Kubernetes cluster setup and management (on-prem and cloud).
- CI/CD pipeline setup and container registry management.
- Server hardware knowledge.
- Active Directory integration and authentication.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, excited about technology, and eager to fill knowledge gaps. If you love solving complex problems, enjoy working with Linux, and are open to learning a wide array of systems and tools, we’d love to hear from you.
Desired Skills:
- Linux
- Sophos
- Fortigate
- CI/CD pipeline
- Python
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Grade 12 / Matric