senior linux engineer jobs in South Africa

🔧 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 &...

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This is a remote position. Job Title: Senior Linux Server Engineer Location: Africa (Onsite & Remote) Experience: 3–5 Years Job Type: Full-Time Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Server Engineer to manage, support, and optimize Linux-based server environments supporting web and database-driven applications. The ideal candidate will hold recognized certifications in Linux...

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...

A global access solutions leader based in Durban seeks an experienced Firmware Engineer to develop secure applications for their Biometrics product line. You will work in an embedded Linux environment, collaborating with teams to ensure successful delivery of products and participating in security reviews. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, strong skills in C/C++, and a...

A leading security solutions provider is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Durban, South Africa. The role involves developing Biometrics solutions in an embedded Linux environment while ensuring secure software practices. You will collaborate with teams to deliver products and participate in security reviews. Ideal candidates have a BSc in Electronic Engineering, strong C/C++ skills, and experience...

Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 4 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Lead an engineering team that partners with the Linux engineers of a major silicon company, and works across the full Linux stack from kernel to GUI, to optimise Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest...

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Job Description We have an amazing opportunity for a DevOps Engineer in Cape Town We require a candidate with: •3+ years’ experience in a DevOps role •Experience with AWS, Linux – Ubuntu, Docker/Portainer, Caddy, Nginx, Auth0, MSSQL, PostGreSQL, Ansible •Practical experience with CI/CD •Experience with Python on Bash scripting •Database Management experience will be advantageous

A major financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Linux Engineer specializing in cyber security to automate data ingestion systems and support incident response and threat hunting. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in system administration and expertise in scripting and cloud operations. This position offers the opportunity to work on critical cyber security tasks and...

Key Responsibilities - Manage and maintain Linux-based systems (Oracle Linux) across on-prem, Azure, and AWS environments - Perform system updates, patching, and configuration management using Ansible and shell scripting - Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and ensure high availability - Configure and support services including SSH, NGINX/Apache, cron jobs, and system logging -...

Linux System Administration Virtualization and Cloud Management Scripting and Automation Linux Server Infrastructure Hardware/Networking fundamentals preferably in a Datacentre environment (A+/ N+) or similar Diploma Knowledge of virtualization (Proxmox / KVM) environments Customer support experience Must have Hosting experience Basic scripting (Bash, Python) and experience working on the...

Job Title: Linux Server Engineer Location: Africa (Onsite & Remote) Experience: 3–5 Years Job Type: Full-Time Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Server Engineer to manage, support, and optimize Linux-based server environments supporting web and database-driven applications. The ideal candidate will hold recognized certifications in Linux system administration, MySQL...

Engineer, Cyber Security (Linux Engineer) Job Overview Business Segment: Group Functions Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street We are seeking a Linux Engineer with expertise in cyber security to automate data ingestion systems, operate and monitor the group's Cyber Security Operational Centre (CSOC), and support incident response and threat hunting activities. Experience or interest...

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...

Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation role at Canonical Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 4...

Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager role at Canonical Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Linux...

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 &...

Software Engineering Manager – Ubuntu Linux Kernel Canonical, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and encourage...

Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer Canonical, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Responsibilities - Collaborate with other engineers in the Security Hardening team to achieve and retain various Security certifications. - Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components (OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, GnuTLS, and others) with the features and functionality required for FIPS and CC...