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    Systems Engineer

    Location:Pretoria
    Remote work:Some remote work allowed
    Type:Permanent
    Reference:#GZ61110
    Company:E-Merge IT Recruitment

    Keep systems secure. Keep data Ffowing. Keep things running smoothly

    We’re seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Solaris to manage, optimize, and secure our Solaris environments. If you’re passionate about performance tuning, automation, and system reliability, this is your playground.

    �� Key responsibilities:
    • System management: Maintain Solaris 11 OS, perform updates, patches, and troubleshoot issues.
    • User and access management: Manage accounts, roles, and permissions; monitor access logs for security compliance
    • Backup and recovery: Develop and test backup/recovery plans to ensure data integrity and availability
    • Performance tuning: Analyze system metrics, optimize configurations, and enhance throughput
    • Security: Implement protective measures, review firewall/access configurations, and respond to system incidents
    • Collaboration and support: Assist cross-functional teams with deployments and integrations; provide user support
    • Vendor and technology interaction: Coordinate with vendors and evaluate new tools for improved system management
    • Documentation and reporting: Maintain detailed system documentation, generate reports on performance, file transfers, and security logs.

    �� Required skills and experience:
    •  7 to 10 years of hands-on Linux system administration
    • 2 to 4 years of Solaris 11 system administration
    • Strong proficiency with Solaris technologies: Logical Domains, Zones, ZFS, SMF, IPS, SRU patching, ILOM, and network configuration (IPMP)
    • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and security protocols
    • Scripting skills (Shell, Perl) for automation and workflow improvements
    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
    • Certifications: Solaris certified systems administrator (SCSA) and Solaris 11 network administration preferred; Linux certifications (e.g., RHCE) are advantageous

    �� Why you’ll love this role:
    • Work with cutting-edge Solaris 11 technologies in a dynamic environment.
    • Solve complex system challenges and optimize performance at scale.
    • Collaborate with talented engineers and cross-functional teams.
    • Opportunity to grow as a senior system engineer and technical leader

    Reference number for this position is GZ61110 which is a permanent hybrid position based in Pretoria offering a cost to company salary of R1.2m pa negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

    Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

    Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

    Posted on 24 Feb 10:07, Closing date 25 Apr

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    Garth Zoutendyk
    garthz@e-merge.co.za
    0114633633

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    e-Merge IT Recruitment
    e-Merge is a service orientated, boutique agency working in specific technology verticals. We only recruit within our specialised fields, assuring both client and candidate of expert attention, knowledge and advice.
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