Senior Systems Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI005898/JP

Date posted:

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
YOUR BLUEPRINT FOR THE MOST CRITICAL MILE IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY.
Every city has its nerve center—a Golden Mile where everything connects, everything flows, and everything must perform without fault. Our client is seeking the architect for their digital Golden Mile. This is not just about maintaining systems; it's about engineering the foundational infrastructure that powers our clients' ambitions. You will ensure that every transaction, every data packet, and every user journey along this critical path is seamless, secure, and spectacularly efficient.

POSITION INFO:

Design the Architecture: Spearhead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex, high-availability systems infrastructure
Ensure the Flow: Guarantee the seamless operation and integrity of the core systems that constitute the organization's digital Golden Mile
Fortify the Foundation: Proactively monitor, secure, and troubleshoot the environment, anticipating challenges before they arise
Lead the Vision: Provide expert guidance and mentorship, setting the standard for engineering excellence and future-proofing critical infrastructure

Skills & Experience:
A Decade of Mastery: A minimum of 10 years of experience architecting and managing enterprise-level systems environments
The Engineer's Toolbelt: Deep expertise in core infrastructure, including servers, virtualization, networking, storage, and cloud platforms
A Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to design for scale, security, and resilience, turning complex requirements into elegant, robust solutions
A Guardian's Vigilance: A relentless focus on performance, security, and automation

Qualification:
Tertiary qualification preferred

Contact JADE PERUMAL on or , quoting the Ref: CTI005898.

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