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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Senior Cloud & Linux Infrastructure Engineer (TTD) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Pretoria
  • Posted 07 Sep 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 30 days
  • Job 2644744 - Ref 878000023794245
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About the position

We're looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer who knows their way around Linux, cloud, automation and enterprise infrastructure.


Your mission? Keep critical systems resilient, secure, available and running at peak performance.


You'll work across Linux environments, cloud platforms, automation, monitoring, security and IT operations while also helping shape better infrastructure practices across the team.


This isn't just a "keep the lights on" role. You'll be expected to investigate complex problems, improve existing systems, introduce better solutions and guide less-experienced team members.



Your day-to-day will include:


  • Install, configure and maintain Linux/Unix clients and servers
  • Monitor system performance, availability and capacity
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking and infrastructure issues
  • Investigate complex technical problems and implement sustainable solutions
  • Apply operating system updates, patches and security fixes
  • Manage users, permissions and access
  • Work with networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls
  • Implement security best practices including patching, firewalls and SELinux
  • Deploy, manage and operate workloads across AWS and Azure
  • Implement cloud security and compliance controls
  • Develop and maintain automation and configuration management
  • Use Git/GitHub for version control
  • Provide remote support using SSH, VNC and RDP
  • Manage backup and recovery procedures
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and configuration records
  • Keep the knowledge base current and useful
  • Track Jira user stories and make sure deadlines don't disappear into the void
  • Manage Problem, Incident and Change processes
  • Support operational stability and IT service standards
  • Participate in and moderate operational meetings
  • Provide guidance to junior and less-experienced team members
  • Participate in standby and occasional weekend support when required


RequirementsWhat You'll Be Working With:


Linux is your playground


You'll need strong hands-on experience with major Linux distributions such as:


  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Ubuntu
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
  • CentOS and similar distributions
  • GNOME, KDE, XFCE and other Linux desktop environments

Cloud & Automation


  • AWS
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Infrastructure automation
  • Configuration management
  • Security and compliance controls
  • GitHub / Git
  • Bash
  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • Ansible

Monitoring & Observability


  • Dynatrace
  • Grafana
  • Splunk

Containers & Virtualisation


  • Docker
  • Podman
  • Kubernetes
  • OpenShift
  • VMware
  • Private Cloud technologies

Qualifications/Experience:
  • 5+ years IT Operations experience
  • 5+ years Configuration Management & Automation experience
  • Strong Linux experience — RHEL, Ubuntu and/or SLES
  • Strong scripting/coding skills — Bash, Python, PowerShell and/or Perl
  • Strong AWS and Azure experience
  • Strong understanding of Linux administration
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
  • Experience with Git/GitHub
  • Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure environments
  • Degree in Information Systems or equivalent practical experience

Benefits
  • Cutting edge global IT system landscape and processes
  • Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period
  • High Work-Life balance
  • Remote / On-site work location flexibility
  • Highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment
  • Modern, state-of-the-art offices
  • Dynamic Global Team collaboration
  • Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology


Desired Skills:

  • linux
  • rhel
  • ubuntu
  • sles
  • AWS
  • azure

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:


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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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