Infrastructure Engineer (Entry Level) - Linux & Automation

Introduction

A leading global technology and engineering environment is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join a high-performing team responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and highly available Linux platforms supporting critical business operations.

This role offers exposure to modern cloud technologies, automation, infrastructure as code, and enterprise-scale Linux environments. You will work alongside infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams in an agile environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Linux client platforms for office and production environments.

• Develop and maintain Linux base images, software packages, and configuration standards.

• Implement and maintain security, hardening, and compliance standards.

• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.

• Install, configure, administer, and support Linux systems across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.

• Automate deployment, configuration, and operational processes.

• Manage Linux platform updates, patching, and lifecycle activities.

• Support Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.

• Maintain technical documentation, knowledge articles, and operational procedures.

• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, security, and application teams.

• Participate in on-call support and scheduled maintenance activities.

• Track and manage operational tasks and user stories within an Agile environment.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in IT Operations.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in configuration management and automation.

• Strong experience with Linux operating systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE/SLES).

• Strong experience with Ansible Automation and Ansible Tower.

• Strong scripting experience using Bash, Python, Perl, or similar.

• Experience with GitHub and GitOps methodologies.

• Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud technologies.

• Understanding of secure coding practices and infrastructure as code.

• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Grafana or similar platforms.

• Good understanding of networking concepts including DNS, DHCP, SSH, TCP/IP, and proxy configurations.

Advantageous Skills

• RHCSA, RHCE, RHCA, SUSE, Veritas, or related certifications.

• Experience with Veritas InfoScale or other High Availability solutions.

• VMware and virtualization technologies.

• Private Cloud technologies.

• Windows Server administration.

• Dynatrace, Grafana, and Splunk.

• Container technologies including Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.

• ServiceNow experience.

• Knowledge of ITIL and Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.

• Experience working within Agile environments.

Package & Remuneration

• Cutting edge global IT system landscape and processes

• Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period High Work-Life balance Remote / On-site work location flexibility Affordable BMW Group vehicle promotions (buying or leasing options available, terms and conditions apply)

• Highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment Modern, state-of-the-art offices Dynamic Global Team collaboration Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology

Interested?

Interested candidates must send their CVs to recruitment@abalobisolutions.co.za