IT Network Operations and Configuration Manager (Senior)

SUMMARY:
Our client requires the services of a Software Engineer (Senior) with 6-8 Years related working experience, IT degree or similar qualifications, must be familiarity with ITIL processes, including incident, change, and problem management as well as experience with project management and/or IT provider steering

• This is a contracting role based in Gauteng (Menlyn) until December 2026.
  

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

• Support global IT network operations teams at the Group by equipping them with the appropriate orchestration and automation tools and implementing automation use-cases
• Understand user requirements and implement solutions that satisfy them
• Maintain cloud infrastructure (working with AWS, Kubernetes, Dockerfiles, Helm charts, etc.)
• Troubleshoot applications
• Solve complex problems
• Write Python scripts for various tasks, such as ETL, making backups or checking network device config
• Develop low-code web apps, occasionally requiring some web dev skills
• Review code
• Document procedures and solutions
• Update digital certificates and patch security vulnerabilities
• Uphold a high standard of cybersecurity at all time

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Rust)
• Strong understanding of software development principles, algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles
• Linux and IT troubleshooting skills
• Experience with RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures
• Ability to interpret business needs and implement solutions
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work on time

• Experience in IT infrastructure or application operations
• Experience working with enterprise network technologies (e.g. IP networks, routing, switching)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
• Experience with IT orchestration & automation solutions, (e.g. Rundeck, Ansible)
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular)
• Experience with DevOps practices (e.g. Git, deployments, monitoring)
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks
• Experience with Agile Working methods (e.g. Scrum)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues / users
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations
• Ability to work in a complex environment with challenging compliance requirements
• Ability to identify and implement ways to reduce complexity
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working in an enterprise environment