Job Description

Business Unit:

Discovery Central Services

Function:

Information Technology

Date:

1 Mar 2025
Discovery - Technology Services
Linux Administrator (Snr)

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Technology Services

Key Purpose

The role of the Linux Administrator (senior) entails the administration and maintenance of the Linux infrastructure for Discovery Limited, which includes the Sandton Campus, cloud and all international business units. The suitable candidate should also have the ability to plan and implement new solutions based on business requirements and should have strong networking and development knowledge. Automation will play a big part of your contribution towards building and achieving the vision of this team.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Administration of Linux infrastructure Administration of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure etc. Automation of repeatable tasks and processes Working against project timelines Develop and implement new solutions based on business requirements

Personal Attributes and Skills

Strong focus on deliverables Strong ownership and accountability Ability to work according to project deadlines, under pressure and cope with a highly stressful environment. Mature, optimistic, energetic and positive High degree of accuracy and attention to detail essential Self-motivated , self-thinker and pro-active Deadline driven and willing to work overtime when necessary Sound work ethics Strong verbal and written communication skills High degree of literacy Team player Willing to learn and develop one self Excellent troubleshooting skills

Education and Experience

Grade 12 Linux certifications such as LPI, RHCE, etc 8+ years Linux experience Automation Experience with tools such as Ansible, SaltStack, etc 1+ year development experience preferable Cloud and container experience

Employment Equity

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY



The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.