Senior Systems Engineer

Reference: JE-SSE_1746802112

Senior Systems Engineer (Steenberg/Tokai)

About the Role

Our client, a leading organisation in financial services, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join their Centralised IT Services team. This role is pivotal in supporting and optimising the organisation's IT systems and infrastructure. If you're passionate about system stability, security, and innovation, and thrive in a leadership capacity, this could be your next big move.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

  • Serve as a high-level escalation point for technical issues.
  • Support and maintain complex systems including VMware, Linux, Windows Server, and cloud environments.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues.

System Administration & Infrastructure

  • Maintain and upgrade infrastructure: virtual servers, networks, backups.
  • Manage configurations, backups, Active Directory, Exchange (on-prem/O365), and security controls.
  • Configure and monitor firewalls, switches, and wireless infrastructure.

Project & Process Management

  • Lead IT infrastructure projects from scoping to delivery.
  • Implement technologies to optimise system performance.
  • Document technical procedures and provide training to users and junior engineers.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and implement infrastructure needs.
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive team knowledge growth.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5-8 years in IT systems engineering or support.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)
  • Advanced knowledge of VMware, Linux (Ubuntu/Red Hat), Windows Server, cloud services (Azure/AWS).
  • Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Perl) and network troubleshooting expertise.
  • Experience with Exchange, Active Directory, and enterprise backup solutions.
  • Relevant certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, CCNA/CCNP, Linux+ preferred.
  • Azure or AWS certifications are advantageous.
  • DevOps experience is a plus.
Negotiable

Cape Town

Full Time

Added 09/05/2025
Reference: JE-SSE_1746802112

Senior Systems Engineer

Cape Town
Full Time

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