Job Description

Our client in the IT industry is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join their team in Gauteng, Johannesburg North.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.

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

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