Systems Engineer

SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned Systems Engineer with strong experience in UNIX and Solaris environments and enterprise file transfer technologies? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys working in stable, business‑critical systems within a collaborative and forward‑thinking team.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
Our client is a well-established organisation that delivers reliable and secure technology solutions to its clients. They are expanding their technical team and are looking for a Systems Engineer (Unix/Solaris/Connect: Direct environments) to support, maintain, and optimise their core infrastructure.

Why should you work for this company?

• Stable, permanent role in a business‑critical IT environment
• Hybrid working model based in Pretoria East (Faerie Glen)
• Exposure to specialised UNIX/Solaris and Connect: Direct technologies
• Collaborative team culture that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Manage and maintain UNIX and Solaris operating systems, including patching, updates, and system monitoring
• Administer and configure Connect: Direct (NDM) environments for secure file transfer operations
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and performance tuning
• Manage user access, roles, permissions, and compliance with security policies
• Develop and execute backup and recovery plans to ensure system availability
• Maintain technical documentation and produce operational reports

• Relevant IT qualification
• UNIX / Solaris certification (minimum requirement)

• 5–10 years’ experience in a Systems Engineer or Systems Administration role
• Hands‑on experience in UNIX and Solaris environments
• Proven experience with Connect:Direct or similar file transfer technologies
• Experience working in enterprise or production environments

• UNIX and Solaris systems administration
• Connect: Direct administration (advantage)
• Scripting skills (Shell, Perl or similar)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and security protocols
• Backup and recovery solutions experience

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to work flexible or erratic schedules when required
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Excellent communication skills