Systems Engineer (Solaris / Unix)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007409/Mon

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Systems Engineer to work as part of a team, to manage the Unix/Solaris/Connect Direct environments.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

System Administration
- Manage and maintain UNIX and Solaris operating systems, ensuring stability and availability.
- Apply regular system updates and patches to maintain security and compliance.
- Monitor system performance and proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Connect:Direct Management
- Administer and configure Connect:Direct (NDM) for secure and reliable file transfer operations.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for scheduled and on-demand file transfers.
User & Access Management
- Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions in line with access control policies.
- Monitor access logs and ensure adherence to security and compliance standards.
Backup, Recovery & Continuity
- Develop, maintain, and execute backup and recovery strategies for critical systems and data.
- Perform regular recovery testing to ensure data integrity and availability.
Performance Optimisation
- Analyse system performance metrics and recommend improvements.
- Tune system configurations to improve throughput and reduce latency.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting.
- Produce regular reports on system performance, file transfers, and security events.
Collaboration, Support & Security
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and system integrations.
- Provide technical support and guidance to users on system-related issues.
- Support security best practices and controls across all managed environments.

Job Experience and skill required

5 - 10 years of hands-on experience in system engineering, specifically with UNIX and Solaris environments
Proficiency in UNIX and Solaris systems administration
Understanding of networking fundamentals and security protocols
Scripting skills (Shell, Perl) for automation tasks
Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions

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