Description:
ENVIRONMENT:
A pioneering health tech software firm headquartered in Pretoria is on the lookout for an outstanding DevOps Consultant to oversee daily operations and maintain the functionality of vital systems. Possession of an IT diploma or degree is preferred, along with proficiency in Linux, Linux servers, Dockers, Ansible, and PostgreSQL.
DUTIES:
- Maintain and optimise operational networks and servers,
- Responsible for managing devices and passwords,
- Oversee data backup and system security (e.g., user authorisation, firewalls),
- Prioritise tickets that need to be settled,
- Installations, upgrades and configurations of hard- and software,
- Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements,
- Automate processes,
- Resolve problems escalated by support teams, and/or clients,
- Ensure that data is handled, transferred or processed according to legal and company guidelines (POPIA),
- Provide support and guidance to stakeholders via help desk,
- Manage client expectations,
- Control costs and budgets regarding IT systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
- Matric,
- IT diploma or degree will be advantageous,
- Understanding of Linux, Linux servers, Dockers, Ansible, PostgreSQL is advantageous,
- Understanding of network infrastructure,
- Understanding of data protection regulations,
- Experience with DevOps tools.
Unfavourable job requirements:
- Possible after hour support.
- Occasional travelling.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Diagnostic and problem-solving skills,
- Client-oriented,
- Patience and empathy,
- Curiosity,
- Eager to learn,
- Ability to work independently,
- Ability to prioritise,
- Sense of responsibility
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply here https://www.datafin.com/job/devops-consultant/
OR e-mail a Word copy of your CV to wendy@datafin.com and mention the reference number of the job.
Requirements:
- Maintain and optimise operational networks and servers,
- Responsible for managing devices and passwords,
- Oversee data backup and system security (e.g., user authorisation, firewalls),
- Prioritise tickets that need to be settled,
- Installations, upgrades and configurations of hard- and software,
- Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements,
- Automate processes,
- Resolve problems escalated by support teams, and/or clients,
- Ensure that data is handled, transferred or processed according to legal and company guidelines (POPIA),
- Provide support and guidance to stakeholders via help desk,
- Manage client expectations,
- Control costs and budgets regarding IT systems.
- Matric,
- IT diploma or degree will be advantageous,
- Understanding of Linux, Linux servers, Dockers, Ansible, PostgreSQL is advantageous,
- Understanding of network infrastructure,
- Understanding of data protection regulations,
- Experience with DevOps tools.
- Possible after hour support.
- Occasional travelling.
- Diagnostic and problem-solving skills,
- Client-oriented,
- Patience and empathy,
- Curiosity,
- Eager to learn,
- Ability to work independently,
- Ability to prioritise,
- Sense of responsibility