Linux Platform Engineering

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Linux Platform Engineering professional based in South Africa.

This is a senior technical leadership opportunity focused on owning and evolving enterprise Linux platforms across on-premises and cloud environments.
You will shape platform strategy, architecture, automation, security, reliability, and lifecycle management at significant scale.
The role goes beyond traditional systems administration, with responsibility for platform outcomes, engineering standards, and continuous modernization.
You will drive Infrastructure as Code, automation, observability, and DevOps practices to create resilient and efficient platforms.
Working across infrastructure, cloud, security, application, database, network, and storage teams, you will influence technical decisions and deliver complex initiatives end to end.
You will also act as a senior escalation point during critical incidents, leading root-cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
This role is ideal for an experienced Linux engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, ownership, and a passion for mentoring others.