Senior Systems Engineer

Recruiter:

Cortez Executive Search (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

MDSSE03/13

Date posted:

Monday, March 13, 2023

Location:

tokai, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Senior Systems Engineer

POSITION INFO:

The Company operates in a dynamic interconnected environment using Cloud and self-hosted infrastructure.

The IT department supports four unique businesses which share most infrastructure services but also need to maintain separation where applicable. The IT environment is predominately based in South Africa but does span into Ireland and China where the appropriate regulations in those regions apply. The Company server team is responsible for designing, installing, and configuring the internal and customer facing servers, networks and firewalls used by the Company group in their day-to-day operations.

Manage and maintain computer systems and networks, including hardware and software upgrades, patches, and security configurations both on-premises and in the cloud.
Configure and manage servers, including operating systems & virtualization software.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to performance, connectivity, and security problems.
Create and maintain system documentation, including standard operating procedures and system diagrams.
Assist with implementation of disaster recovery plans and backup procedures both on-premises and in the cloud.
Participate in the development and implementation of IT policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure that IT systems meet the needs of the organization.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in system administration, cloud computing, and DevOps practices.
Evaluate and implement new cloud-based technologies and solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior system administrators.
Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies, monitoring as well occasional weekend maintenance.

Other duties asassigned or as required by future needs.

5+ years of experience in system administration, preferably in the technology industry.
Expertise in managing and maintaining computer systems and networks, including hardware and software upgrades, patches, and security configurations both on-premises and in the cloud.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Experience with cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Familiarity with industry standards and best practices.
Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in system administration, cloud computing, and DevOps practices.
Advanced knowledge of Windows Server (2016, 2019) operating systems.
Advanced knowledge of Linux operating systems.
Experiencing in managing large server infrastructure across multiple sites.
Managing deployments/rollouts
Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX

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