Infrastructure Engineer
- 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
