System Engineer

Location: Bendemeer
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract
Salary: Based on experience and qualifications
Standby: Required

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled System Engineer to design, implement, maintain and support enterprise IT infrastructure across Windows and Unix/Linux environments.

The successful candidate will have strong system administration capabilities, together with working knowledge of middleware technologies to support enterprise applications. The role also involves troubleshooting, system maintenance, security, backup and recovery, and collaboration with various technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server and Unix/Linux systems.
• Manage and support Active Directory, including user accounts, Group Policy (GPO), OU structure and access control.
• Configure and maintain DNS, DHCP and file/print services in Windows environments.
• Perform OS patching, upgrades and security hardening across Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.
• Monitor system performance, capacity and availability using relevant monitoring tools.
• Investigate and resolve system incidents, vulnerabilities and performance issues.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Manage and monitor enterprise backup and recovery solutions such as Veeam, NetBackup and Windows Backup.
• Ensure data integrity and support business continuity requirements.
• Perform system restoration and disaster recovery testing.

Middleware & Application Support

• Install, configure and support middleware platforms such as WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat and IIS.
• Support application deployment and environment setup across different platforms.
• Troubleshoot middleware and application environment issues in production environments.

Automation & Infrastructure

• Automate system administration tasks using PowerShell, Bash and shell scripting.
• Manage and support virtualisation platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Support cloud environments where applicable.
• Maintain system documentation, SOPs and configuration records.

Collaboration & Operations

• Work closely with network, database, application and security teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in incident response and problem management activities.
• Provide on-call/standby support when required.
• Prioritise and manage multiple technical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in system engineering or system administration.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, including:
• Active Directory
• Group Policy (GPO)
• DNS and DHCP
• Backup and recovery
• Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux environments such as:
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Ubuntu
• AIX
• Solaris
• Experience managing enterprise backup and recovery processes.
• Experience supporting middleware platforms in production environments.
• Familiarity with technologies such as:
• IBM WebSphere
• Oracle WebLogic
• Apache Tomcat
• JBoss
• IIS
• Knowledge of virtualisation technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Basic understanding of networking, including TCP/IP and firewall concepts.
• Familiarity with system monitoring tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Able to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• RHCSA or RHCE certification.
• Microsoft certifications relating to Windows Server or Azure.
• Middleware-related certification will be an advantage.
• Scripting knowledge in Bash, Korn Shell, Perl or Python.
• Experience with PowerShell and shell scripting.

Pay: From $3,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person