Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer Job South Africa,IT/Tech

Please Note:

This is a freelancing contract position (6 months initially)

Working Model:

3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

Our client is a dynamic technology business that provides access to a diverse portfolio of innovative end-to-end digital media and fintech technology solutions based in Kyalami, Midrand is seeking an experienced Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer to be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of business’ network, data centre and cloud infrastructure.

The role is primarily operational with opportunities to contribute to infrastructure planning and future technology initiatives.

In order to be considered the following is required:

Relevant IT qualification or equivalent practical experience
Networking Certification (CCNA, MTCRE, JNCIA or equivalent)
Advantageous: AWS certification| Linux Certification | Firewall Vendor Certification | ITIL Foundation
5 or more years administering enterprise IT infrastructure
Strong networking experience including routing, switching and firewalls
Live Broadcast and media network experience essential
Experience with and understanding of media network protocols
Experience administering Linux servers
Experience with VMware, Hyper-V or similar virtualisation platforms
Exposure to AWS or another major cloud platform
Experience supporting high-availability production environments
Scripting experience using Python, Bash or Power Shell
Experience working with monitoring and observability platforms

Key

Competencies:

Strong troubleshooting ability
Practical hands-on technical skills
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced operational environment
Strong communication and documentation skills
A proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving issues
Commitment to service availability and customer satisfaction
Willingness to learn new technologies and broaden technical skills

Responsibilities:
Network Operations:

Operate and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN and internet connectivity
Configure and support routing, switching, wireless and firewall infrastructure
Monitor network performance and resolve faults
Maintain accurate network documentation

Infrastructure Operations:

Support servers, storage, virtualisation platforms and datacenter infrastructure
Maintain Linux and Windows server environments
Manage backups and assist with disaster recovery testing

Perform hardware installations and equipment lifecycle management

Cloud and Hosted Services:

Administer AWS infrastructure and cloud networking and routing
Support cloud-hosted applications and media services
Monitor cloud costs and utilisation
Assist with deployment of new cloud services

Streaming and Media Platforms:

Support streaming platforms and media servers
Assist with CDN configuration and content delivery
Setup video encoders, IPTV routers and distribution services
Monitor media quality and resolve service issues affecting customers
Support contribution and distribution workflows

Monitoring and Incident Management:

Monitor systems using approved monitoring platforms
Respond to incidents and perform root cause investigations
Maintain operational documentation and runbooks
Participate in an on-call shift roster

Automation and Continuous Improvement:

Develop scripts to automate routine operational tasks
Improve monitoring, reporting and operational efficiency
Identify opportunities to improve system reliability and simplify operations

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

Work with Clients, service providers, data centres and vendors
Coordinate maintenance activities
Escalate issues where appropriate
Provide clear technical updates during incidents

This is a hands-on technical role focused on maintaining reliable services across networking, servers, cloud platforms and media delivery systems, as you will take ownership of operational stability, troubleshoot complex issues, implement improvements and work closely with internal teams and technology partners to ensure business-critical systems remain available.

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