CloudOps Infrastructure Engineer

Recruiter:

Elite Search

Job Ref:

JHB001155/DS

Date posted:

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

45 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Role: CloudOps Engineer/ Linux Administrator
Location: Illovo, Johannesburg

Our client is a leading telco and are looking for a CloudOps Engineer to join their dynamic team to enhance and command cutting-edge software and hardware in captivating Private Cloud and Data Management realms. They have a collaborative and supportive environment and would suit a go-getter who is looking to grow and learn!

POSITION INFO:
Duties include

Active Directory User Management and assistance with support escalations
Daily Infrastructure health checks and active system monitoring
Configuration, patching & maintenance of infrastructure and software (VMware and VEEAM)
License and Web Certificate renewals & implementations
Installing, monitoring and utilizing VEEAM for customer and internal
Maintain a solid understanding of their Private-Cloud, Data Management and Public Cloud Environments, including networking,
Software, Hardware and Cloud offerings
Creating and Maintaining vApp & VM templates for fast deployment within their Private Cloud environments
Installation and maintenance of new hardware equipment, cabling, labelling and rack space
Maintenance of IP allocation for CloudOps related infrastructure
Customer Solution Architecture
Identify & Investigate new tools and technologies
Monthly Infrastructure reporting - Capacity, Availability and Risk

Requirements:

5+ years in infrastructure including Administration: Linux & Windows, virtualisation, cloud and networking
Scripting & automation
VCP (VMware Certified Professional would be beneficial)
VMCE (VEEAM Certified Engineer would be beneficial)
Networking certification a plus (CCNA, JNCIA, N+ etc)
Basic understanding of Kubernetes will be beneficial
Attention to detail and quality of work
Ability to work in a fast paced environment in collaboration with your team
Good communication skills

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