AWS SysOps Engineer

Company Description

iKhokha is a place where chance takers become change makers.
At iKhokha, we believe in better. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way.  As one of the fastest growing Fintech's in Africa we've built a team of global change-makers who want to make an impact. If you believe in a better future, be a chance-taker and help us empower small businesses in South Africa. 

Job Description

Are you an AWS maestro with a flair for transforming complex infrastructures into seamless, high-performing environments?

Join our innovative iKTribe to push the boundaries of cloud technology while shaping the future of how we manage and optimize mission-critical systems!

So, what will you do? 

• You will be responsible for managing resources such as Server instances (EC2) and Databases (RDS/MySQL) as well as managing security including IAM, GuardDuty, AWS Inspector, AWS Detective, Network Access Control within the AWS Cloud environment.
• You will also be responsible for server setup and administration, system monitoring, ensuring systems are operational as well as ensuring system stability and uptime.
• Your role will also entail ensuring that industry standards and best practices are followed.

In addition to the above, you will: 

• Manage Resources (Server instances (EC2), Databases (RDS/MySQL), Access Control (IAM)) within the AWS Cloud environment and ensure
• that industry standards and best practices are followed.
• Ensure minimum downtime, incident response, root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Configure and manage Linux server instances, make sure all platforms are up to date. Automate as much as possible using AWS System Manager and AWS Inspector.
• Implement continuous monitoring of security events using AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, and AWS GuardDuty, ensuring timely detection and response to security incidents.
• Perform regular backups using AWS backup service for RDS, EC2 an DynamoDB. Use S3 versioning for objects stored in S3.
• Address and resolve development support tickets that have been logged
• Ensure all services running on AWS are secure using AWS security best practices.
• Participate in design reviews

Qualifications

At least one of the following Cloud Certifications (administrator or associate level), such as:

• AWS: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• Azure: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Google Cloud: Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer

Additional relevant certifications (advantageous):

• CompTIA Security+
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Deal Breakers: 

3+ years of experience as a SysOps Engineer or in a similar role (e.g., Cloud Engineer, System Administrator) as well as experience in the following:

• In-depth knowledge of managing Linux-based systems - comfortable in a bash shell terminal.
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts including CIDR and subnet configuration.
• Experience in cloud security configuration and monitoring.
• Basic to intermediate scripting in a language such as Bash / Python as well as basic to intermediate SQL skills.
• Experience working in a cloud-based environment as well as Cyber Security.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, Pulumi.

In addition to the above, the experience in the following technologies, domains and best practices will make you a frontrunner for the role:

• PCI DSS experience
• Docker
• Virtualization
• MySQL/Postgres
• NoSQL
• Cloud Functions
• Datadog/Dynatrace

Additional Information

Perks of joining the Tribe?  

• Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for. 
• Enjoy hybrid, remote, and in office work models. 
• Competitive remuneration and benefits, including Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions. 
• Be guided by visionary leadership. 
• Seize the opportunity for study leave.   
• Access to on-demand learning and development. 
• Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so). 
• If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista.