Senior System Engineer
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Salary: Market related
Duration: 18-month contract
Ready to make a real impact in system engineering?
Is this you?
You’re a seasoned System Engineer with a passion for optimizing and securing IT infrastructures. You enjoy navigating complex technical challenges and have a knack for improving systems’ availability and performance. With a strong understanding of security, governance controls, and service management, you’re ready to take on a new challenge in a dynamic environment.
What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll be responsible for installing and configuring operating systems, managing access controls, and ensuring system availability and security compliance. You’ll implement and maintain system controls and monitor infrastructure performance using tools like SolarWinds and Zabbix. Additionally, you’ll oversee virtualisation with VMware and manage storage solutions. Troubleshooting performance issues, monitoring firewalls, and handling service management activities will also be part of your remit, ensuring that systems operate smoothly and efficiently.
Where you’ll be doing it
Our client is a key player in South Africa’s research and innovation landscape, dedicated to advancing science and technology to improve society. They foster an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence, continuously striving to address some of the country’s most pressing challenges through cutting-edge technology solutions.
What you’ll need
You’ll need 5 years of experience in system administration with proficiency in both Microsoft and Linux environments. Key qualifications include VMware certification (VCTA or higher), Fortinet certification, and CompTIA Security+. Your experience should cover network troubleshooting, security principles, virtualisation, and SAN storage. Hands-on knowledge of DNS, identity management (Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD), and working with technologies like Docker and various database systems will set you apart.
What you’ll get
This contract offers a competitive market-related rate and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a forward-thinking organisation. You’ll gain valuable experience in an environment where your technical skills and strategic insights will be highly valued.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Judy Engelbrecht on (010) 065 1655 / 083 607 3333 or send your CV to judy.engelbrecht@ttec.co.za.
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Please note: This position is for 2025. While our team is currently on a well-deserved break over the holiday season, we will review all applications as soon as we return. Rest assured, we’ll get back to you promptly once operations resume. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we wish you a joyful festive season!
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