Platform and Infrastructure Engineer

Cyber Sentriq is scaling rapidly as we build a category‑defining, AI‑enhanced cybersecurity portfolio for the MSP channel. As we approach $100m ARR, we are expanding our Platform and Infrastructure capability and are looking for a Platform & Infrastructure Engineer to help design, build, and operate the systems that support our global business. This role offers the opportunity to work across physical data centres and modern cloud platforms, contributing to reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure.

We welcome applicants who enjoy automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and who value building resilient systems that support diverse teams and customers worldwide. Cyber Sentriq is excited to continue investing in Product and Engineering teams in South Africa as part of our growing global footprint.

• Design, build, and operate core platform services across physical data centres and hybrid cloud environments.
• Support Windows Server and Linux systems used by product and application teams.
• Contribute to infrastructure lifecycle management across globally distributed environments.

• Provide remote system administration and coordinate hardware maintenance with vendors.
• Carry out hands‑on data centre work including server installs, upgrades, racking, cabling, and fault diagnosis.

• Automate provisioning and configuration using scripting and configuration management tools.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code to enable consistent, repeatable platform deployments.

• Administer virtualisation, storage, identity, and access platforms.
• Monitor platform health, performance, and capacity, resolving issues across servers and networks.

• Apply platform hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation standards.
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing activities.

• Maintain clear operational documentation including runbooks and diagrams.
• Collaborate closely with Platform, Security, Dev Ops, and Engineering teams.
• Participate in occasional after‑hours maintenance windows.

• 3 to 5 years' experience as a Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role.
• Hands‑on experience working in physical data centres including hardware, power, cabling, and fault isolation.
• Strong Windows Server expertise including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Strong Linux administration experience across common distributions.
• Experience with Enterprise networking equipment such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortigate.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Solid scripting skills using Power Shell, Python, or Bash.
• Hands‑on experience with virtualisation technologies.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and firewalls.

• Hybrid cloud environments.
• Configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Containerisation technologies including Docker or Kubernetes.
• Monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus or Grafana.
• Industry certifications across Microsoft, Linux, virtualisation, or cloud platforms.

• Work on mission critical platforms that support a rapidly scaling cyber security business.
• Be part of a collaborative, highly skilled Platform Engineering team with global impact.
• Combine hands‑on infrastructure work with modern automation and platform practices.
• High trust environment with opportunities to influence how platforms are built and operated.
• Clear opportunities for learning, growth, and career progression.

• Enjoy 20 days paid holiday
• 2 CARE days
  - Give back to charity and get your birthday off as a thank you!
• Private medical
  - Caring for you inside and out
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Recognition for your contributions
• Opportunities for professional/personal growth
• Career advancement in our dynamic and innovative company

Join us in our mission to revolutionise the cybersecurity industry and achieve our ambitious growth targets. Apply today and take the next step in your career!