Senior Unix/Linux Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
- R Undisclosed
- Contract Senior position
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Johannesburg (Work From Home)
- Posted 14 Jan 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
- Expires in 30 days
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Job 2630734 - Ref 878000014970141
About the position
This is a remote position.
We are looking for an experienced Unix/Linux Engineer (Level 3/4) to provide advanced support and engineering expertise for critical infrastructure and financial applications. This role involves managing complex environments, ensuring high availability and driving automation initiatives.
Provide L3/L4 support for Unix/Linux systems (RHEL, Rocky Linux).
Support and maintain core financial applications such as Murex or other internally delivered Linux-based apps.
Design, implement and optimise automation using Ansible.
Manage containerization platforms (Docker, Podman) for application deployment.
Administer NetApp NFS storage and ensure optimal performance.
Configure and maintain HPE servers and Hitachi SAN storage.
Manage SAN switching and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
Administer and optimize VMware virtualisation environments.
Perform system upgrades, patching and security hardening.
Document processes, configurations and troubleshooting steps.
RequirementsMatric and a Degree in IT
VMware Certified Professional, or equivalent
8+ years of experience in Unix/Linux administration and engineering.
Strong knowledge of RHEL/Rocky Linux and enterprise-level Unix/Linux systems.
Hands-on experience with Ansible, Docker/Podman and automation frameworks.
Expertise in NetApp NFS, HPE servers and Hitachi SAN storage.
Solid understanding of SAN switching and VMware virtualisation.
Experience supporting financial applications (e.g. Murex).
Strong troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills.
Desired Skills:
- Unix
- Linux
- VMware
- SAN
- HPE
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
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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