Linux Operations Engineer (Senior) 2596

Recruiter:

Open Source (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB001082/CK

Date posted:

Friday, July 4, 2025

Location:

Menlyn, South Africa

SUMMARY:
WE’RE HIRING: Linux Operations Engineer – License Management (Advanced)

Contract: Aug 2025 – Dec 2027 (Renewable based on performance / project availability)
Location: Menlyn, Hybrid model
Nationality: South African citizens or valid work permit holders (>18 months) preferred
Apply: Send your CV to charlenek@osourceint.com

About the Role:
Are you the silent system ninja behind the smooth running of software licenses? Can you balance uptime, user access, and license compliance like a pro juggler? Then step into the engine room of a global IT powerhouse as an Operations Engineer (License Management)!

You’ll be monitoring and managing critical license services, supporting key systems like OpenLM and FlexLM, keeping servers humming, and working with a global crew of IT operations warriors. If you're a Linux-loving, license-literate, agile-fluent IT enthusiast, this is your stage.

POSITION INFO:
What You'll Be Doing:

Administer and monitor license services (OpenLM, Matlab, FlexLM, etc.)
Manage Windows & Linux server environments
Lead service upgrades, client license tracking & software migrations
Document and maintain config/process records (toolchain, CMDB, ResolveIT, SAM)
Facilitate operations meetings & coordinate with external contractors
Handle incident, problem, and change management
Investigate security issues and new license platforms
Be part of a rotating on-call 24/7 support schedule

Your Tech Toolbox:
Essential Skills:

Deep ITSM knowledge
License admin experience (OpenLM, Matlab, FlexLM, etc.)
IT Operations know-how
Windows + Linux (client/server) admin experience
Strong Linux command line skills
Software lifecycle/deployment management
Understanding of infrastructure relationships
Agile project experience
PIC process understanding
Ansible Automation Platform / Tower experience

Bonus Points For:

Docker or container tools
ServiceNow (ITSM) knowledge
Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree in Information Systems or similar
ITIL Certification (preferred)
RedHat Linux Certification
6+ years of IT experience
4+ years in an operations-focused role
Strong ITIL process understanding

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