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Infrastructure Engineer

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  • Negotiable
  • South Africa
  • Contract

Role: Infrastructure Engineer

Location: South Africa

4 Month Contract 


Are you an experienced infrastructure engineer with a passion for modern platforms and containerised environments? A high-performing enterprise IT team is seeking a Kubernetes & Linux-focused Support Engineer to help support and enhance their critical hybrid infrastructure estate.


This is a remote 4 month contract opportunity (South Africa-based) with a strong possibility of extension into 2026, aligned to UK business hours, working on a globally distributed team with exposure to a major FTSE 100 financial services client.


The Environment

Work at the forefront of enterprise IT—supporting hybrid infrastructure that spans on-prem and cloud, with a modern tech stack including:

  • Kubernetes, Rancher, Portworx
  • Linux (RHEL, CentOS, SUSE)
  • Infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef
  • ITIL-based ops tools: ServiceNow, Jira
  • Bonus: Azure, Bash/Python scripting, VMware/UCS


You’ll be hands-on in a complex, container-first environment, collaborating closely with Platform Engineering and SRE teams to troubleshoot, optimise performance, and improve infrastructure reliability.


Key Focus Areas

  • Provide 3rd-line support across Kubernetes, Linux, and virtualisation layers
  • Manage and monitor services across hybrid environments (on-prem/cloud)
  • Triage and resolve incidents & service requests within defined SLAs
  • Participate in patching and change control activities (one Saturday every other month)
  • Contribute to automation and infrastructure-as-code efforts
  • Continuously improve operational efficiency and service delivery in a dynamic environment


We’re after a tech-savvy problem solver who thrives in fast-moving, distributed environments. You’ll need to bring:

  • Solid experience in Kubernetes, Rancher & Portworx
  • Deep Linux expertise (RHEL/CentOS/SUSE)
  • Experience in enterprise-scale support, ideally in regulated industries
  • Confidence in hybrid infrastructure (on-prem + cloud)
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills across borders and time zones


Bonus points for:

  • Azure platform knowledge
  • Bash/Python scripting or automation experience
  • Awareness of SRE principles and DevOps practices


Why Consider This Role?

  • Work remotely with a high-performing international team
  • Engage with modern enterprise infrastructure at scale
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals and forward-thinking tech teams
  • Contribute to a globally recognised financial services environment
  • Potential for extension into 2026



Mubin Patel Account Manager | South Africa

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