CloudOps Infrastructure Engineer

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

• 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