Systems Engineer- JHB - Onsite- 12 month contract - Banking/Financial

SUMMARY:
Systems, Engineer, JHB, Onsite, 12, month, contract, Banking, Financial

POSITION INFO:
Job Specification: Systems Engineer Role Purpose The Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining and supporting enterprise IT systems and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, availability and security. The role involves managing complex technical environments, troubleshooting system-related issues, improving infrastructure capabilities and ensuring that systems meet business and operational requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure, application development, architecture, cybersecurity and operations teams to deliver reliable, scalable and secure technology solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and maintain enterprise systems and IT infrastructure. Monitor system performance, availability and capacity to ensure optimal operational efficiency. Perform system administration, configuration management, upgrades, patching and maintenance. Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, infrastructure and application-related technical issues. Support the integration of systems across various enterprise platforms and environments. Ensure system stability, resilience, scalability and high availability. Participate in infrastructure and systems modernisation initiatives. Identify opportunities to automate operational processes and improve system performance. Implement and maintain system security controls, access management and compliance requirements. Develop and maintain technical documentation, system configurations and operational procedures. Collaborate with technical teams, architects, developers and business stakeholders. Participate in disaster recovery, business continuity and system recovery testing. Support incident, problem and change management processes. Ensure adherence to IT governance, risk management and enterprise technology standards. Technical Skills and Experience Strong experience in enterprise systems engineering and IT infrastructure environments. Knowledge of Windows and\/or Linux operating systems. Experience with server administration, system configuration and performance monitoring. Understanding of virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud. Knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP\/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls and load balancing. Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Python or Bash. Understanding of system integration, middleware and enterprise application environments. Experience with monitoring, logging and troubleshooting tools. Knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery and high-availability solutions. Familiarity with ITIL service management practices, incident management and change management. Minimum Requirements Relevant Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or a related field. Minimum 5-8 years' experience in systems engineering, systems administration or enterprise infrastructure environments. Proven experience supporting complex enterprise IT environments. Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities. Experience working within structured IT operations and governance environments. Key Competencies Strong technical and analytical abilities. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to manage complex technical environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Strong attention to detail and documentation. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within agreed timelines. Proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges. Advantageous Experience Experience within financial services or other large enterprise environments. Exposure to DevOps, CI\/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with enterprise monitoring and observability platforms. Relevant certifications in Microsoft, AWS, Azure, VMware, Linux or ITIL.