Senior Reliability Engineer

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with expertise in Ansible and Linux to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability, scalability, and performance of our infrastructure, driving automation, and collaborating with development teams to optimize system efficiency.

POSITION INFO:
Our client in the IT industry is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join their team in Gauteng, Johannesburg North.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Linux Professional Institute (LPIC), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate) are a plus.

• Minimum of 8 years in an Enterprise IT environment, with at least 3 years in a DevOps or SRE role.
• Strong expertise in Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Proficient in Linux system administration (installation, configuration, troubleshooting).
• Hands-on experience with hypervisor technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience managing Azure cloud services, including VMs, storage, networking, and security.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python) for automation.

1. Infrastructure Automation
   • Automate and maintain IT infrastructure using Ansible to streamline operations.
2. System Administration (Linux and Windows)
   • Manage virtual and physical Windows and Linux servers.
   • Automate server patching and updates to ensure systems remain current.
   • Implement automated security measures for all servers.
   • Monitor server performance and health.
   • Maintain comprehensive system documentation, including configuration and troubleshooting guides.
   • Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis as needed.
   • Ensure robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are in place and followed.
3. Azure Cloud Management
   • Collaborate with DevOps to deploy, configure, and manage Azure virtual machines and resources.
   • Monitor cloud services for availability, performance, and security.
   • Work with the networking team to implement, monitor, and secure cloud networking infrastructure.
   • Ensure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are maintained for cloud systems.
4. System Monitoring and Optimization
   • Deploy and maintain monitoring tools for proactive system oversight and alerting.
   • Analyze performance data to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
   • Conduct capacity planning to support scalability and meet business needs.
   • Partner with development teams to enhance application performance on infrastructure.
5. Documentation and Collaboration
   • Create and update technical documentation, including system configurations and procedures.
   • Work with cross-functional teams to provide technical support and solutions.
   • Participate in on-call rotations and respond promptly to system emergencies.
   • Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in system administration, cloud computing, and virtualization