senior linux engineer jobs in Gauteng

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A global payments technology firm is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to provide technical support for Linux Operating systems and platforms. In this senior-level role, candidates will work with Oracle Enterprise Linux and KVM virtualization, and will assist with configuration management using tools like Chef and Ansible. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, alongside...

A leading software development company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to design and manage enterprise-grade Linux systems in diverse environments. You will be responsible for automating deployment processes and ensuring optimal system performance. Candidates must have 5–7+ years of experience in Linux engineering along with strong skills in automation and scripting. This role...

A leading global digital infrastructure company located in Johannesburg is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage and maintain Linux systems in Oracle Linux across cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 5 years of IT experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment...

* Develop and maintain automation playbooks to streamline system administration tasks.* Utilize configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Satellite) to manage infrastructure.* Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for system updates and deployments.* Identify, test and deploy latest products related to the platform in line with operational requirements.* Develop innovative products and...

🔧 Core Skills & Technologies - Operating Systems: Linux (SUSE/SLES preferred) & Windows (client/server) - Automation & IaC: Ansible (AAP/Tower/AWX), Terraform, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Perl) - Containers & Platforms: Kubernetes, Docker, Dynatrace - Monitoring & Tooling: Grafana, Nagios, backup & monitoring solutions - Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub, GitHub Actions - Directory &...

JOB PURPOSE The Senior Linux Systems Engineer will be involved in configuring, maintaining, and administrating the Linux estate including the Kubernetes and Docker solutions. The Senior Linux System Engineer will be involved with determining strategy and will also aid in the lifecycle management of all related technologies from incubation to end of life planning. The role is also responsible for...

- Install new systems (bare metal and virtual machines), rebuild existing systems and configure hardware with a focus on infrastructure as code and automation Develop and maintain configuration management tools - Contribute to and maintain system standards - Work closely with Software Engineers to develop CI/CD pipelines - Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches for system...

Job Description This role is critical to ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient cloud and on‑premises operations. The ideal candidate will bring Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) expertise, a background in Linux server administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities - Manage and maintain Linux‑based...

A leading technology recruitment firm in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Server/Field Engineer to manage and optimize server and network environments for clients. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in server administration, expertise in both Windows and Linux environments, and familiarity with cloud platforms and monitoring tools. This role offers a salary range of R20,000...

A leading recruitment agency seeks a skilled Systems Administrator in Johannesburg. The role involves installing systems, developing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring system security and backups. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Computer Science or similar experience, knowledge of big data technologies, and container orchestration skills. This position offers opportunities to innovate in system...

A prominent banking institution is seeking a Senior Linux Technical Lead to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of Linux-based systems. The ideal candidate will coach a team of administrators, ensure system reliability and security, and develop automation playbooks. Extensive experience in Linux system administration, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in scripting...

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A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking an experienced systems administrator to develop automation playbooks and manage CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and extensive experience in Linux system administration. Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python is required. This role offers a dynamic...

A global digital infrastructure company is seeking a skilled system engineer to manage Linux-based systems in Azure and AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have strong Azure and AWS experience, proficiency in Linux server administration, and troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include maintaining system performance, performing updates, and ensuring security best practices. The role...

ð§ Core Skills & Technologies - Operating Systems: Linux (SUSE/SLES preferred) & Windows (client/server) - Automation & IaC: Ansible (AAP/Tower/AWX), Terraform, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Perl) - Containers & Platforms: Kubernetes, Docker, Dynatrace - Monitoring & Tooling: Grafana, Nagios, backup & monitoring solutions - Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub, GitHub Actions - Directory...

Job Overview This role is critical to ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient cloud and on premises operations. The ideal candidate will bring Azure and/or AWS expertise, a background in Linux server administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities - Manage and maintain Linux-based systems in Oracle Linux in...

The client is looking for an experienced Linux/Cloud Engineer to help migrate, test and troubleshoot virtual machines from a large physical server farm to Google Cloud Platform and AWS. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in deploying Linux/Open Source infrastructure solutions on-premises or in the cloud. This role requires exceptional technical skills with great attention to detail,...

A technology solutions company is seeking a Junior Application Support Engineer in Midrand, South Africa. The role involves managing support issues from start to finish, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating with testing and QA environments. Candidates should have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in Linux and Oracle. The position requires participation in a shift basis...

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Linux/Cloud Engineer in Johannesburg to help migrate, test, and troubleshoot virtual machines to Google Cloud Platform and AWS. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have 5 years of experience in cloud transformation projects, particularly with Linux/Open Source solutions. This role demands exceptional technical skills,...