115 Network Infrastructure jobs in South Africa

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Purpose of the Position:

The Network Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible to design, install, maintain and support network infrastructure (WLAN, LAN), including servers, Storage Data centre, Cloud systems, Bandwithand telecommunications systems. The role includes the managing of the Disaster Recovery Centre for optimal performance, security and business continuity.

Qualifications

• Post-Matric Diploma in Information Technology/Systems,
• The following certifications/accreditation:
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert)
• Windows 2010 or higher,
• Network Administration
• VLAN and Firewalls.

Experience

• Five (5) years IT Operations Management experience in Managing Network Infrastructure

Internal Processes

(Infrastructure Management)

• Develop and Implement Network Infrastructure Master Plan including Data Recovery Plan.
• Design, install, maintain and support network infrastructure (WLAN, LAN)
• Ensure that the network is operational and provides optimal performance, security and reliability.
• Manage the Primary data center and the DR centre for business continuity
• Plan and manage IT infrastructure projects with budget and timelines
• Support the Digital transformation strategy and provide innovative solutions for deployment.
• Maintain network infrastructure hardware and related software, analyse problems and monitor networks, load updates to ensure security and accessibility (procurement and decommissioning of hardware).
• Report on Network Infrastructure Performance (WLAN and LAN) in accordance to the IT Governance Framework.
• Draft, implement and maintain relevant Policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure optimal functioning of the network Infrastructure in TIA.
• Develop and implement standardized Network Infrastructure maintenance processes and procedures that will enable the implementation and management of a consolidated and integrated Infrastructure platform.
• Ensure employee compliance in TIA to all the IT policies and regulatory legislation.
• Respond to internal and external audit findings timeously.
• Comply to all TIA systems when executing network Infrastructure tasks (Performance management, HR, Finance, Stakeholder Information, FMS.
• Provide input to the IT risk register.
• Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment in Network Infrastructure resources.
• Implement and manage the disaster recovery plan for TIA.
• Procurement and Decommissioning of Hardware.

Stakeholder Relationship

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders in order to deliver Network Infrastructure services in accordance to the expectations of the organisation.
• Maintain external relationships with service providers and suppliers, and external consultants on specific projects in order to ensure outsourced network Infrastructure service meet the required service standards.

Financial Perspective

• Provide input to the IT Operations budget with a focus on Network and Infrastructure requirements of the Monitor and track performance against the approved budget and address any anomalies with regards to Network Infrastructure budget.
• Verify and collate invoices for the service providers used by IT for Network Infrastructure establishment and maintenance.
• Coordinate Network Infrastructure requirements across the organisation for budget purposes.
• Manage all ICT Infrastructure Assets in conjunction with Finance.

Learning and Growth

• KPA's are understood and achieved as agreed upon in the Performance agreement.
• Review performance against agreed performance standards.
• Live the values and culture of TIA.
• Identify and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency.
• Departmental Information systems and tools are optimally utilized to execute core tasks.

Job Title:

Network Cabling Team Leader/Technician

Location:

Cape Town Area

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Network Cabling Team Leader/Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and executing the installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of network cabling systems. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure that all installations meet industry standards and exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, terminate, and test copper and fiber optic cables in accordance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Perform cable pulls, tray installations, and ensure effective cable management practices.
• Conduct thorough testing and troubleshooting of cabling systems to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure projects are completed on time and within the specified deadlines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of installation activities, including as-built drawings, test results, and material usage.
• Strictly follow safety protocols and best practices to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in network cabling & Fiber installations and termination.
• Proficiency in the installation and termination of both copper and fiber optic cables.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices for network cabling.
• Experience with cable testing tools and equipment (e.g., cable certifiers, OTDRs, and power meters).
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Industry certifications (e.g., Panduit, Systimax, Krone) are a plus.
• Residency in the Cape Town area.
• Matric certificate.

If you have the experience and expertise to join our team and help drive the success of our projects, we'd love to hear from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R8 000,00 - R16 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Where do you reside?
• What is your salary Expectation?
• Do you have at least to contactable references?
• Are you Currently employed?
• Do you have a Criminal Record?
• Are you ok with working overtime on a regular basis?
• Will travelling to and from Plumstead be an Issue?

Experience:

• Network Cabling: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

If you're passionate about robotics, automation, and building systems that stretch the limits of what's possible, please read on. Join the newly built team in Cape Town (company has been in existence 20+ years and currently HQ in the US)

What you'll do

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters in private cloud (Proxmox).
• Automate infrastructure with OpenTofu + GitLab CI/CD.
• Manage secrets securely with OpenBao.
• Monitor and troubleshoot with Prometheus/Grafana.
• Collaborate with Dev, DevOps, and Security teams, documenting best practices.

What you bring

• 5+ years in infrastructure engineering, 3+ with Kubernetes.
• Proven private cloud Kubernetes expertise.
• Strong skills with IaC (eg OpenTofu/Terraform) and GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with secrets management (OpenBao) in production.
• Knowledge of Helm, ArgoCD/Flux, GitOps, and networking (Antrea, Contour).
• Bonus: Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD).

What's in it for you

A chance to work on cutting-edge global projects while rooted in South Africa, shaping infrastructure that keeps advanced robotics and automation running at scale.

L2 Engineer – Elevate IT Excellence in a Global Powerhouse

Location:
Cape Town (Plattekloof) |
Prestigious London-Based Client

About the Company

Our client is a
global leader in IT services and technology
, headquartered in the UK with
25+ years of industry expertise
. They are pioneers in
experience-led IT services
, constantly redefining IT excellence by challenging outdated approaches. With offices in the USA, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Macedonia, they deliver
market-leading managed services, Microsoft-centric business solutions, and cutting-edge cloud technologies
to 300+ ambitious mid-market organizations.

Now, they're seeking a
highly skilled and adaptable L2 Engineer
—a problem-solver, technical expert, and proactive team player—to provide
enterprise-level technical support, infrastructure management, and security optimization
for a
prestigious London-based client
.

Your Role: Troubleshoot, Maintain, Optimize

As an
L2 Engineer
, you will play a vital role in
ensuring seamless IT operations, maintaining infrastructure integrity, and supporting enterprise IT environments
. You will diagnose and resolve
hardware, networking, virtualization, cloud, and security issues
, collaborating with internal teams and third-party vendors to drive
efficiency, security, and performance
.

What You'll Do:

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

Provide
L2 support
for hardware, software, and networking across
Windows, Linux, and Mac environments
.

Diagnose and resolve
desktop, laptop, tablet, server, virtualization, and cloud
infrastructure issues.

Support
Active Directory (AD), Entra AD, M365, Exchange (2016/2019/Online), SharePoint, and Teams
administration.

Troubleshoot
SQL Server (2016/2019), Power BI
, and support SQL DBA tasks.

Work with
DevOps tools
(GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, Python, Visual Basic) to support automation initiatives.

Infrastructure & System Administration

Manage and maintain
Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022) and Linux
environments.

Support
VMware ESX, vCenter, Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop (VDI, Netscaler, RSA, FSLogix, Patch Management)
.

Oversee
backup and cloud disaster recovery solutions
(Veeam Backup, Replication, iLand, Veeam One, Veeam Monitor).

Maintain
SANs, replication, HP Servers, UPS systems, and Cisco networking
.

Manage
enterprise mobility solutions
using
Ivanti Neurons and Ivanti UEM
.

Monitor and maintain
PRTG
, utilizing it for
incident and problem management
.

Networking & Security

Troubleshoot networking components including
DNS/DHCP, routing, switching, Meraki, SilverPeak, iSCSI, VPNs, VoIP, Brocade Fibre, Palo Alto, HPE, and Cisco
.

Configure and maintain
firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise cloud security policies
.

Support
video conferencing solutions and enterprise communication platforms
.

Enhance security through
CrowdStrike endpoint protection
and compliance best practices.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Work with
third-party vendors and internal teams
to escalate and resolve complex technical challenges.

Assist with
ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management
using
ServiceNow
.

Document resolutions, processes, and best practices to improve operational efficiency.

Stay ahead of emerging technologies, offering
strategic recommendations
for IT enhancements.

What You Bring to the Table

5+ years
of experience in
IT support, infrastructure management, and system administration
.

Expertise in
Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Citrix, Entra AD, M365, and Exchange
.

Strong knowledge of
backup & cloud DR
(Veeam, iLand, replication).

Experience with
SQL management, reporting services, and integration services
.

Exposure to
DevOps tools
(Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Python, Visual Studio, Visual Basic).

Networking expertise in
Cisco, Meraki, SilverPeak, VPNs, VoIP, Palo Alto, and Brocade Fibre
.

Familiarity with
enterprise mobility solutions
(Ivanti Neurons, Ivanti UEM).

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and customer service skills.

Preferred Certifications:
Microsoft, VMware, Citrix, Cisco, ITIL, Veeam.

Why Join?

Work on
high-profile enterprise IT systems
for a prestigious
London-based client
.

Be part of a
cutting-edge, innovation-driven IT team
.

Competitive salary and
comprehensive benefits package
.

Career progression opportunities within a
leading global managed service provider
.

Ready to make an impact in
enterprise IT operations
?

Apply now and take your career to the next level

We are looking for exceptional engineers to join our growing team. We're writing world-class Software for financial institutions, and we are offering a genuine opportunity to get your hands on our cutting-edge tech and grow with the company.

The infrastructure team:

Our infrastructure team is a small, closely knit team of highly professional infrastructure and security engineers who are responsible for all the SaaS platforms we operate, plus working closely with those customers who host our Platform themselves. They care deeply about best practices and work well together.

Experience/skills we are looking for

Primary skills: GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Network Security

GCP Cloud Service management, e.g., Kubernetes, Cloud SQL, IAM, etc.

AWS Cloud Service management, e.g., EC2, EKS, RDS, etc.

Linux OS server management

Windows OS server management

NGINX management and configuration

Proven Kubernetes experience

Google Cloud Service management, GKS, Secret Management, etc.

Experienced in scripting languages such as PowerShell

Information security, including ISO27001

Working with network security services, IPS, IDS, and firewalls

Windows network management

VPN management

Domain setup and management

Exposure to integration projects with large Banks

CI/CD pipeline setup/management

Secondary skills: PowerShell, Terraform, IAM

About you

You are self-motivated and genuinely care about the success of our product

You have an analytical mindset and are proactive in solving problems

You love working collaboratively and as part of a close-knit team

You care about adopting best practices and know how to deliver results efficiently

Your attention to detail is next level, and you are meticulous about quality

You love learning, and every day is a school day

About our client:

Our client is the market-leading FATCA and CRS Validation platform that is revolutionizing the way

that financial institutions of all types manage FATCA, CRS, and QI compliance. Our client's fully automated platform is being used at scale by the world's largest and most sophisticated financial institutions to revolutionize their customers' experience and compliance.

Our client's Platform is the most automated of any in-house or commercially available tax operations solution, delivering the highest return on investment and fastest deployment.

Our client's Platform validates FATCA and CRS forms in all formats, saving our clients costs and time, reducing their risk, and radically improving their customer and investor experience.

We are growing very fast and have a very diverse and supportive team. Our team is our family, we want you to stay with us for the long term and grow with us. We live by our core fundamentals:

Teamwork and Collaboration | Ownership | Customers | Professional Standards

Why work for us?

Share options

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities (e.g., Pluralsight)

Flexible working

Innovation time to research new technologies and tools

Collaborative working environment

About Moonvalley

Moonvalley's mission is to solve Visual Intelligence in the age of generative AI. We are building technology that can tell stories, scale creativity, and understand both the physics and semantics of the world. With Marey, our first high-definition foundation model trained exclusively on licensed data, we are powering the next era of cinematic, commercial, and enterprise-grade creation.

Our team is an unprecedented convergence of talent across industries. Our elite AI scientists from Deepmind, Google, Microsoft, Meta & Snap, have decades of collective experience in machine learning and computational creativity. We have also established the first AI-enabled movie studio in Hollywood, filled with accomplished filmmakers and visionary creative talent. We work with the top producers, actors, and filmmakers in Hollywood as well as creative-driven global brands. So far we've raised over $100M+ from world-class investors including General Catalyst, Bessemer, Khosla Ventures & YCombinator – and we're just getting started.

Job Summary

We're hiring an Infrastructure Engineer to design and maintain the systems that power Moonvalley's generative AI research and product development. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment, helping to define the foundations of our infrastructure as we train and deploy cutting-edge video foundation models.

In this role, you'll work closely with researchers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to ensure our infrastructure is scalable, reliable, and efficient. From managing GPU clusters to optimizing ETL pipelines, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the technical performance and productivity of our entire AI platform.

What you'll do

• Build, manage, and scale GPU infrastructure using tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, or Pulumi

• Maintain and optimize ETL pipelines using Spark, Ray, or Airflow

• Operate and improve our telemetry and monitoring stack (Datadog, Grafana, Weights & Biases)

• Manage CI/CD pipelines and development tooling (GitHub, PyTorch, Python)

• Track and optimize datasets, checkpoints, compute utilization, and related assets

• Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce friction across engineering workflows

• Participate in an on-call rotation to resolve infrastructure issues and ensure uptime

• Provide tooling, documentation, and support to accelerate internal engineering productivity

What we're looking for

• Strong generalist with experience managing large-scale, high-performance infrastructure

• Skilled in designing scalable systems for compute, data, and developer tooling

• Comfortable in high-urgency environments with the ability to prioritize for impact

• Familiar with infrastructure stacks for AI model training and experimentation

• Experienced with Kubernetes, Terraform/Pulumi, Spark/Ray, and observability tools

• Pragmatic problem-solver who favors automation and simplicity over complexity

• Open to using and contributing to open-source tooling when appropriate

• Bonus: experience as a Cluster Engineer, Data Engineer, or Developer Advocate in AI/ML environments

What we offer (compensation & benefits)

• Competitive salary and equity

• Private health coverage

• Pension contribution

• Unlimited paid vacation

• Fully-distributed, async-first culture

• Hardware setup of your choice

• Stipends for phone, internet, and meals

In our team, we approach our work with the dedication similar to Olympic athletes. Anticipate occasional late nights and weekends dedicated to our mission. We understand this level of commitment may not suit everyone, and we openly communicate this expectation.

If you're motivated by deeply technical problems, a seemingly never-ending uphill battle and the opportunity to build (and own) a generational technology company, we can give you what you're looking for.

All business roles at Moonvalley are hybrid positions by default, with some fully remote depending on the job scope. We meet a few times every year, usually in London, UK or North America (LA, Toronto) as a company.

If you're excited about the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology and help shape the future of media and entertainment, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance organizational work

Moonvalley AI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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MagicOrange is a globally recognized leader in the IT Financial Management Software market, as acknowledged by Gartner. With customers and a strong presence on four continents, we are a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider in a high-growth phase. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations, enhancing their value through our innovative software solutions

Location: Durban - KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Position Summary:

Execute tasks related to MagicOrange's IT infrastructure, assist in the operational layer of our SaaS platform estate, and ensure security governance. Provide operational resilience, secure cloud usage, and consistent IT support across a globally distributed, hybrid workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & SaaS Operations

• Oversee and optimize the suite of SaaS platforms and operational tools used across the business to ensure seamless day-to-day functionality, efficiency, and support for all users.
• Maintain end-user computing, network operations, and endpoint protection to ensure operational continuity and user satisfaction.
• Implement tooling, automation, and remote support models for globally distributed and hybrid workforces.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID, including provisioning, monitoring, and performance optimization.

Azure Governance & Compliance

• Configure and maintain Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Compliance Manager to align with ISO 27001, GDPR, POPIA, SOC II, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Create dashboards and evidence packs for auditors, executives, and clients, automating compliance reporting and remediation tasks.

ISMS & Security Framework Ownership

• Collaborate with the CISO Office on maintaining and enhancing the ISO 27001 ISMS, including contributing technical input for the Statement of Applicability and participating in internal/external audits as needed.
• Ensure IT infrastructure and cloud tooling align with the compliance goals set for ISO 27001, SOC 2, POPIA, and GDPR.
• Support the CISO in conducting risk assessments related to infrastructure and SaaS operations and contribute to the IT-specific entries in the centralized risk register.

Identity & Access Management

• Implement and maintain identity services and access controls (e.g. RBAC, MFA, PIM) in accordance with IAM policies and governance.
• Enforce least-privilege access via automated policy enforcement and periodic reviews.

SaaS Licensing & Software Asset Management

• Manage Microsoft EA/CSP and other enterprise SaaS subscriptions.
• Develop and maintain a licensing compliance framework and optimize cost forecasting.

Incident Response & Resilience

• Execute incident response procedures under the direction of the CISO Office, coordinate with partners on infrastructure-related aspects, and implement technical corrective actions post-incident.
• Conduct post-incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

People & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with MSPs, security partners, and SaaS vendors.
• Ensure cost-efficiency across infrastructure and tooling.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Product, Finance, HR, and Engineering teams to align IT operations with strategic business goals.
• Present technical KPIs, risks, and compliance status to non-technical executives and client stakeholders.

IT Operations & Support Responsibilities

• Handle issues with screens, docking stations, laptops, and printers, as well as provide necessary cords.
• Set up workstations, perform hardware upgrades (RAM, batteries), and manage cables.
• Manage the employee onboarding process, conduct access audits, and update general user information in systems like Microsoft Teams and email.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6–8 years in IT infrastructure, SaaS operations, or IT security.
• Diploma/Degree in IT.
• 3+ years working with Microsoft Azure environments.
• Proven experience with distributed teams, SaaS platforms, and remote support operations.
• Demonstrated involvement in ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR/POPIA compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of firewall/router technologies and network security concepts
• Proficiency with administrating Windows OS and Servers.
• Experience with Active Directory (Entra ID), DNS/DHCP
• Microsoft Exchange, Office365, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender365 experience is desired.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Experience supporting on-prem and Azure-hosted environments
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco).
• Familiarity with ITSM and ISMS platforms.
• Multi-cloud awareness (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Join us at MagicOrange and help shape the future of IT Financial Management and FinOps Software by ensuring our customers achieve the highest levels of satisfaction and success.

MagicOrange is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We value and appreciate the diverse contributions and perspectives of all our employees.

• 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

Company:

We're building the future with robotics. Our work is in integrating robotics and automation into industries like construction and mining.

If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology, solving complex problems, and building systems that push the limits of what is possible in robotics and automation, here is where your skills can make a global impact.

We are a US based company with strong South African roots. Our business started in Joburg in 2005 and later moved to the USA. We are now building out our engineering office's in Cape Town (Century City) and Joburg (Greenstone Hill) to support our US operations and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Kubernetes Cluster Management:
• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters in private cloud environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Configure and optimize cluster components, including control plane, worker nodes, and networking with Antrea as the CNI plugin and Project Contour for ingress management.
• Implement and maintain Kubernetes RBAC, network policies, and resource quotas to ensure security and efficiency.
• Deployment Automation:
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using OpenTofu, integrated with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, to automate the provisioning and management of Kubernetes clusters and related infrastructure.
• Create reusable OpenTofu modules to streamline deployment processes across multiple environments (dev, staging, production).
• Leverage GitLab CI/CD to enable automated, repeatable, and auditable infrastructure deployments.
• Maintain the OpenTofu repository responsible for managing Proxmox hosts and virtual machines (VMs) that host the Kubernetes nodes, ensuring consistent and automated provisioning of underlying infrastructure.
• Secrets Management:
• Implement and manage secure secrets storage and access using OpenBao.
• Configure OpenBao policies, roles, and dynamic secrets for secure integration with Kubernetes workloads.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for Kubernetes clusters using tools like Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cluster performance, application deployments, and infrastructure automation.
• Collaboration and Documentation:
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to align infrastructure with application requirements.
• Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Kubernetes deployment and management.
• Proven experience setting up and managing Kubernetes clusters in private cloud environments (e.g., bare-metal with Proxmox).
• Hands-on experience with OpenTofu (Terraform) for Infrastructure as Code
• Expertise in secrets management using OpenBao in production environments.
• Experience with other cloud-native tools like Helm, ArgoCD, or Flux for GitOps workflows.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards
• Familiarity with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Technical Skills:
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including pods, services, ingress, and operators.
• Proficiency in container runtimes, specifically CRI-O, and orchestration.
• Strong experience with GitLab CI/CD for automating infrastructure and application deployments.
• Familiarity with networking concepts (e.g., VPCs, load balancers, DNS) and expertise in configuring Antrea as the Kubernetes CNI plugin and Project Contour for ingress management.
• Experience with Proxmox for virtual machine management in private cloud setups.
• General
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to document complex systems clearly and concisely.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to R80 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person