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Site Reliability Engineer

Level-UpJohannesburg, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with expertise in Ansible and Linux to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability, scalability, and performance of our infrastructure, driving automation, and collaborating with development teams to optimize system efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Automation

Automate and maintain IT infrastructure using Ansible to streamline operations.

System Administration (Linux and Windows)

Manage virtual and physical Windows and Linux servers.

Automate server patching and updates to ensure systems remain current.

Implement automated security measures for all servers.

Monitor server performance and health.

Maintain comprehensive system documentation, including configuration and troubleshooting guides.

Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis as needed.

Ensure robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are in place and followed.

Azure Cloud Management

Collaborate with DevOps to deploy, configure, and manage Azure virtual machines and resources.

Monitor cloud services for availability, performance, and security.

Work with the networking team to implement, monitor, and secure cloud networking infrastructure.

Ensure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are maintained for cloud systems.

System Monitoring and Optimization

Deploy and maintain monitoring tools for proactive system oversight and alerting.

Analyze performance data to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

Conduct capacity planning to support scalability and meet business needs.

Partner with development teams to enhance application performance on infrastructure.

Documentation and Collaboration

Create and update technical documentation, including system configurations and procedures.

Work with cross-functional teams to provide technical support and solutions.

Participate in on-call rotations and respond promptly to system emergencies.

Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in system administration, cloud computing, and virtualization.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Relevant certifications (e.g., Linux Professional Institute (LPIC), Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate) are a plus.

Experience & Technical Skills

Minimum of 8 years in an Enterprise IT environment, with at least 3 years in a DevOps or SRE role.

Strong expertise in Ansible for automation and configuration management.

Proficient in Linux system administration (installation, configuration, troubleshooting).

Hands-on experience with hypervisor technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox).

Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Experience managing Azure cloud services, including VMs, storage, networking, and security.

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python) for automation.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a high-performance team.

Strong sense of ownership over tasks, projects, and issues.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

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