City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Senior DevOps Engineer and Technical Lead with over 15 years of experience building, automating, and supporting Linux-based enterprise platforms, primarily within highly regulated financial environments. I specialise in: Linux systems engineering (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) Infrastructure automation using Ansible CI/CD pipeline design and support (Jenkins, Bamboo, Git) Containerisation and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes Improving platform stability, deployment reliability, and operational efficiency I have extensive hands-on experience working alongside development teams to automate deployments, migrate legacy tooling, modernise platforms, and reduce manual operational effort. My background spans DevOps engineering, systems administration, cloud platforms, and technical leadership, allowing me to operate comfortably at both deep technical and strategic levels. Currently working as a Technical Team Lead in core banking platform integrations, where I lead DevOps initiatives, mentor engineers, and act as an escalation point for complex Linux, automation, and CI/CD challenges. 💡 I thrive in environments that value automation-first thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 🔍 Open to remote, contract, or senior DevOps opportunities. Achievement: Built a Fishing App available on Google Playstore using AI tools
• Lead a cross-functional technical team supporting mission-critical banking platforms • Designed and implemented Ansible-based automation for infrastructure provisioning • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Bamboo • Drove containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes (Rancher) • Implemented enterprise monitoring and logging solutions • Acted as senior escalation point for Linux and pipeline issues
Supports and troubleshoots networks, PCs, Servers and Software problems Performs advance network, server and PC maintenance Provides technical lead and/or supervises junior network administrators Performs user account management on Windows, Linux based Account Servers Provide advanced support to backup operations team, Second level support to users and team members on all issues relating to desktops, servers, LAN/Wan, email, internet, etc. Manages the LAN, Server, Workstations, security Maintenance, installation and configuration of Cisco switches, Linux Server routing Windows Server 2012 (DNS)(DHCP)(ADDC)(DFSR)(Print Server)(Replication)(GPM)(Security) Management all aspects on Solarwinds 24 hour standby as per standby roster VIP support
Effective maintenance of pre-allocated IT projects, and maintain knowledge of current technological developments and research new trends on these IT projects Ensure that the reports are presented in the requested format and that the information is correct and valid. Provide users with technical support to solve system problems Research new technology relevant to company’s current technology Inform relevant parties of possible alternative methods to current technology Test all relevant bank card processes after an upgrade. Maintenance of mission critical servers, Switches, Routes and firewalls. Maintenance of e-mail servers, internal and external (acc clients, SureBank). Maintenance of SPAM detention Servers (Mimesweeper) Set-up and maintenance of Radius Server (Head Office, off-site, DR-site. Set-up and maintenance of Proxy Server. Setup and Maintenance of Anit- Virus Applications (Currently Kaspersky) Setup and Maintenance of PABX Systems (Currently Asterisk and Elastix) Setup and Maintenance of Networks Monitor System (PRTG) Any and all other reasonable requests as delegated by management or authorised person. Linux = Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server, Rhel6, Xen Virtualation, Vmware, Vyatta, Linux = NTP, FTP, SFTP, VNC, Management of Telkom lines and Circuits, Fault reporting follow ups, Accounting Queries, Supporting and Installation of VOIP telephones ADSL Accounts Management of Hardware and software Licenses Server Room Knowledge = Aircons, Management (Generator Condition) (Testing), Server Cabinets, Security CCTV (IP)(COAXEL) (Stand-alone DVR) (IP SERVER),
Visit client sites to install new hardware and software Providing 2nd line support Supporting End users issues Supporting Windows XP; Vista MS Office 2003; 2007 support and installation, trouble shooting and configuration Outlook Editions; ThunderBird support and configuration, adding emails to end users profile Hardware and Software installation and Trouble Shooting and upgrades Host Files Permission and editing Repair and Restore of Desktop, building desktop from computer components Dial up Support and Installation Printer Set up and Installation, and troubleshooting, e.g. replacement of toners, paper jams: error’s and settings configurations and adding printer to users profile LAN Desk Remote Desktop Assistance WAN remote support: Teamviewer; VNC; Patching of Telephone Extensions and Network Points Setting up work Stations for New End Users and Provide and Assist with Desk Moves VPN Setting and Installation: Microsoft Windows Editions; Checking Link Speed and Duplex; ADSL Line speeds; Managing Proxy Configuration and Settings; Checking DHCP\IP Protocol and IP address Resolving End Users calls on time Resolve calls and document the resolution and Procedures in the Service Desk Software Working on the front end of the email server (adding new emails; passwords; etc) Installing of IP phones and configuring. Installing of wireless devices; configuring; support. Qmoney Support; Installation; Installation of Concessions Servers (Windows Server 2003; Xen; Vyatta; Elastiks PBX; Applications; Routing;