Systems Engineer; Solaris

Our client is a well-established organisation that delivers reliable and secure technology solutions to its clients. They are expanding their technical team and are looking for a Systems Engineer (Unix/Solaris/Connect:

Direct environments) to support, maintain, and optimise their core infrastructure.

• Stable, permanent role in a business‑critical IT environment
• Hybrid working model based in Pretoria East (Faerie Glen)
• Exposure to specialised UNIX/Solaris and Connect:
  
  Direct technologies
• Collaborative team culture that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Manage and maintain UNIX and Solaris operating systems, including patching, updates, and system monitoring
• Administer and configure Connect:
  
  Direct (NDM) environments for secure file transfer operations
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform performance tuning
• Manage user access, roles, permissions, and compliance with security policies
• Develop and execute backup and recovery plans to ensure system availability
• Maintain technical documentation and produce operational reports

• Relevant IT qualification
• UNIX / Solaris certification (minimum requirement)

• 5–10 years’ experience in a Systems Engineer or Systems Administration role
• Hands‑on experience in UNIX and Solaris environments
• Proven experience with Connect:
  
  Direct or similar file transfer technologies
  
  Experience working in enterprise or production environments

• UNIX and Solaris systems administration
• Connect:
  
  Direct administration (advantage)
• Scripting skills (Shell, Perl or similar)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and security protocols
• Backup and recovery solutions experience

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to work flexible or erratic schedules when required
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Excellent communication skills