First Level Support Engineer - Seidor Networks

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Are you a highly seasoned Unix / Linux System Administrator with a passion for automation and hybrid cloud environments? Do you thrive on managing mission-critical systems and streamlining operations using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)? Join our high-performance team and leverage your expertise in Oracle Solaris and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) across our enterprise infrastructure. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver to maintain, optimize, and secure our systems both on-premise at our Sandton Campus and across our AWS and Azure cloud platforms. It is a contract role.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain our core Linux infrastructure (RHEL & Oracle Linux) across hybrid environments.
• Manage, patch, and implement security controls on Oracle Solaris systems.
• Oversee and optimize performance for virtualization platforms, including OVM for SPARC and OLVM for x86.
• Deploy, maintain, and secure solutions on AWS and Azure, integrating with our on-premise infrastructure.
• Drive automation initiatives using Ansible, SaltStack, Bash, and Python scripting to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business units on project timelines, solution planning, and system integration.
• Develop, enforce, and maintain robust system and security policies in alignment with organizational goals.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis.
• 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator in an enterprise environment.
• Expert knowledge of Linux (RHEL, Oracle Linux) and Oracle Solaris (Solaris 11).
• Proficiency with virtualization platforms : OVM for SPARC, OLVM for x86, VMware, or KVM.
• Proven experience with public cloud platforms : AWS and Azure, including exposure to hybrid cloud architectures.
• Strong hands-on experience with configuration management tools : Ansible and / or SaltStack.
• Adept at scripting for automation using Bash and Python.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts : TCP / IP, DNS, LDAP, firewall rules, and NFS / SMB.
• Experience with business continuity, disaster recovery, and backup strategies.
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent certification is essential.

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