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Urgent! IT Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Job Opening In South-Africa – Now Hiring Ninety One

IT Infrastructure Engineer Linux



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Ninety One City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Ninety One City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Established in Cape Town in 1991 as part of the Investec Group, Ninety One demerged and rebranded in 2020, becoming an independent firm dual‑listed in London and Johannesburg.

Ninety One is South Africa’s largest investment manager with a global presence, managing R3.4 trillion of assets across 15 countries.

About the team

At Ninety One, our dedicated global Infrastructure team is committed to empowering our organization by delivering and sustaining cutting‑edge infrastructure services at industry standards.

Our mission is to ensure seamless operations and drive innovation, enabling Ninety One to thrive in an ever‑evolving digital landscape.

In this role you will

  • Collaborate closely with the infrastructure team and broader technology teams
  • Work effectively with outsourced vendors and managed services partners
  • Own and maintain Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) repositories (bash, python, yaml) in Github
  • Drive the adoption of cloud technologies (SaaS and PaaS) and automation platforms (Ansible, Terraform Cloud, etc.)
  • Provide mentorship to peers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
  • Be involved in day‑to‑day operational and project‑based tasks
  • Maintain documentation across Confluence, codebases, and GitHub READMEs

You should consider applying if you have

  • A relevant qualification in IT or Computer Science
  • 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering roles
  • At least 5 years of experience in Linux administration and containerised platforms
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in Azure public cloud and on‑premises VMWare environment
  • Proficient with Terraform, including module design, remote state management, workspaces, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with GitHub Actions, secure development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, and Git workflows
  • In‑depth understanding of Azure core services: networking, compute, identity, and storage
  • Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, or Python, with a strong automation mindset
  • Experience in implementing security controls, governance, and compliance standards in a financial services environment

Some of the attributes we look for in a person are

  • The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
  • The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop
  • Recognise that the engine of career growth is driven by the individual
  • A curiosity about technology and its potential to drive innovation

Seniority level

  • Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

  • Full‑time

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • Investment Management

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Required Skill Profession

Networks & Systems



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