Linux Engineer (Automation - Ansible)

SUMMARY:
Position: Linux Engineer (Automation / Ansible)
Company: NEC XON

Location: Gauteng - Hybrid
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 24 Months
Start Date: 1 April 2026 (ASAP)
Salary: R50 000.00 to R70 000 per month depending on Experience

POSITION INFO:
Role Overview
NEC XON is looking for a skilled Linux Engineer with strong automation expertise, particularly in Ansible, to support infrastructure operations and automation initiatives within a large enterprise environment. The role focuses on system administration, automation, and operational support of Linux-based platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux server environments (RedHat / CentOS / Ubuntu).
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible.
• Automate system provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Linux infrastructure and application issues.
• Support patch management, upgrades, and security compliance.
• Work closely with infrastructure and DevOps teams to improve operational efficiency through automation.
• Maintain documentation for automation frameworks and system configurations.

• 5+ years experience as a Linux Systems Engineer or Administrator.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Proven experience with Ansible automation and configuration management.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python advantageous).
• Experience with enterprise infrastructure environments.

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or similar Linux certification.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling.
• Experience with container technologies (Docker / Kubernetes).
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS / Azure / hybrid infrastructure).