System Engineer

Purpose Statement

To engineer, implement, maintain and support the Capitec server and storage product offering and environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of systems and networks. The Systems Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting issues, optimizing performance, and implementing new technologies to support business operations and acts as escalation for level 1 engineers on at least 1 technology.

Plan and deliver improvements based on initiatives led by level 3 engineers. Coaching and mentoring of level 1 system engineers in the team.

Liaise with their technology vendors to maintain relationships and level of service.

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Experience 5+ years’ experience as a Systems Engineer or similar role, with a strong background in server/storage administration and administration and IT operational support capacity

Experience with server/storage equipment and technologies.

Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools, troubleshooting methodologies, and incident management.

Sound understanding of networks, security, virtualization, hardware, cloud and systems development processes.

(Windows/Linux) Server & storage systems administration

Business continuity

IT Operations

Understanding of automation and devOps practices

• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Problem solving skills

• Clear criminal and credit record