Intermediate & Senior System Infrastructure Engineer

Recruiter:

CSG Recruit

Job Ref:

System Admin

Date posted:

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R20 000 - R50 000 per month (depending on yrs experience)

SUMMARY:
- The candidate will be responsible for installing, updating, and configuring these systems; taking proactive steps to monitor and identify any potential issues, and implement preventative measures; ensure system back-ups are taking place as required, and handle any down time effectively.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years experience with infrastructure maintenance.
Understanding of SQL backups
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
Previous experience in developing and testing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Microsoft Azure experience
Advantageous:
BSC in Computer Science or a related field
Microsoft certifications
Security certifications
Expertise or experience with
ManageEngine range of products.
Proven expertise in network administration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, wireless).
Strong knowledge of server technologies (Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Active Directory, virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V).
Experience with backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Acronis) and disaster recovery planning.
Extensive experience with Hyper-V replication, Veeam backup and replication.
Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Cisco CCNA, or similar.
Familiarity with monitoring and management tools (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds, Zabbix).
Experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.
Strong skills for daily operational challenges
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including participation in an on-call rotation if required.

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