TJ 16964 - NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER (RHC/LINUX)

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

TJ 16964 - NETWORK S..

Date posted:

Friday, October 3, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R40 000 – R45 000 CTC

SUMMARY:
NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER (RHC/LINUX)

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

The largest fixed wireless internet service provider in South Africa and the 3rd largest fibre network operator

Job Description

Setting up and managing all network related systems required to meet the organizational objectives, this includes installing, configuring, supporting, and maintaining.
Responsible for providing the network automation tools required to scale network operations.
Keep track of network related systems and integrations by keeping accurate documentation and diagrams.
Responsible for working with the technology, operations, and business systems teams to ensure cross functional compatibility, integration, and scaling of all network systems.
Responsible for the adoption of network systems and automation tools.

Network systems

Continuously review existing systems output and performance and make incremental changes to improve and scale.
Using the design and framework plan, build the systems accordingly and measure against the short- and medium-term goals.
Identify and build network systems that drive service provisioning and automation, bringing down the total cost of ownership.

Planning and support

Work with network architects, network engineering, network monitoring and transmission teams as the systems specialist, ensuring the correct systems and strategies are used.
Work with the end-users of the system to identify and implement improvements.
Managing suppliers and vendors to ensure the exact needs are met for all network related
systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve network systems, hardware, and software issues in a timely and efficient manner.
In a test-lab environment test and evaluate new systems and self-build systems to ensure the full technology stack remains up to date and relevant.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, or RHCE
Industry related qualifications in Networks, systems or security

Skills

Minimum 3 years’ experience in deploying and administrating IT or network management systems.
Experience in the following network systems is advantageous: ACS platforms, Zabbix, Greylog, The Dude, Ansible, Splunk, AWS hosting platforms, Proxmox and Grafana.
Advanced experience on the Linux operating system and server environments.
Skilled in Database design and implementation for High availability environments.
Deep understanding of Networking and network design principles.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary/Package

R40 000 – R45 000 CTC

Benefits

Medical Insurance

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