Infrastructure Server Engineer (Linux) at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

Job description

Description

To provide day-to-day support within the IT Infrastructure operations environment, with the primary focus being on provisioning and support of physical and virtual servers as well as their respective applications. The role will encapsulate troubleshooting of both hardware and software related issues and execution of documented operational and maintenance procedures.

Main responsibilities

• Installation, support and maintenance of Linux and Solaris operating systems
  
  
• Provide occasional support for and troubleshooting of Windows OS based servers
• Active directory support for Linux and Solaris. Preferably knowledge of implementing either Samba, Powerbroker or Centrify
• Linux and Solaris patch management
• Continual development and maintenance of infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools
• Setup, maintain and support of the VMware ESXi environment
• Provide after-hours support as/when required
• Develop and maintain in house automation capabilities
• Strong grasp on configuration management tools such as Puppet and Ansible
• Adhere to strict change control and project management procedures
• Provide support for and collaborate with IT Ops teams to continuously enhance the environment
• Responsible for documentation of processes and procedures within the IT Infrastructure operations environment

Qualifications

• Linux and Solaris certified sysadmin (extensive experience will be considered if not qualified)
• Degree or Diploma in Information Systems advantageous but not essential
• Highly proficient with the following scripting languages i.e. PowerShell, VB, Perl, Python and Bash.
• Front end programming experience using PHP advantageous
• Conversant with HP, Dell, Oracle Sun and Cisco UCS server technologies
• Experience building and supporting Lamp and Postfix environments
• Proven experience in a pressurized operations support environment
• Extensive knowledge of Linux and Solaris OS security
• Extensive knowledge of Enterprise SAN environments preferably Netapp and CISCO MDS Fibre fabrics

Skills/Competencies And Experience

• Friendly and approachable
• Innovative thinker and creative problem solver
• Team player, but must be able to work on their own to resolve complex problems
• Be willing to work all hours of the day as/when required
• Detail oriented
• Tenacity and the ability to ‘get things done’
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Planning, organizational and time management skills