Linux Administrator (Senior) at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• The role of the Linux Administrator (senior) entails the administration and maintenance of the Linux infrastructure for Discovery Limited, which includes the Sandton Campus, cloud and all international business units.  The suitable candidate should also have the ability to plan and implement new solutions based on business requirements and should have strong networking and development knowledge. Automation will play a big part of your contribution towards building and achieving the vision of this team.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Administration of Linux infrastructure
• Administration of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure etc.
• Automation of repeatable tasks and processes
• Working against project timelines
• Develop and implement new solutions based on business requirements

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Strong focus on deliverables
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to work according to project deadlines, under pressure and cope with a highly stressful environment.
• Mature, optimistic, energetic and positive
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail essential
• Self-motivated , self-thinker and pro-active
• Deadline driven and willing to work overtime when necessary
• Sound work ethics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of literacy
• Team player
• Willing to learn and develop one self
• Excellent troubleshooting skills

Education and Experience

• Grade 12
• Linux certifications such as LPI, RHCE, etc
• 8+ years Linux experience
• Automation Experience with tools such as Ansible, SaltStack, etc
• 1+ year development experience preferable
• Cloud and container experience