Job Description

Systems Engineer to work as part of a team, to manage the Unix/Solaris/Connect Direct environments.
Key Responsibilities:

• System Administration

• Manage and maintain UNIX and Solaris operating systems, ensuring stability and availability.
• Apply regular system updates and patches to maintain security and compliance.
• Monitor system performance and proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Connect:Direct Management

• Administer and configure Connect:Direct (NDM) for secure and reliable file transfer operations.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for scheduled and on-demand file transfers.

User & Access Management

• Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions in line with access control policies.
• Monitor access logs and ensure adherence to security and compliance standards.

Backup, Recovery & Continuity

• Develop, maintain, and execute backup and recovery strategies for critical systems and data.
• Perform regular recovery testing to ensure data integrity and availability.

Performance Optimisation

• Analyse system performance metrics and recommend improvements.
• Tune system configurations to improve throughput and reduce latency.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting.
• Produce regular reports on system performance, file transfers, and security events.

Collaboration, Support & Security

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and system integrations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users on system-related issues.
• Support security best practices and controls across all managed environments.

Job Experience and skill required

• 5 - 10 years of hands-on experience in system engineering, specifically with UNIX and Solaris environments
• Proficiency in UNIX and Solaris systems administration
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and security protocols
• Scripting skills (Shell, Perl) for automation tasks
• Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions

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For more information contact:
Monica de Wet
Senior Recruitment Consultant
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-de-wet-recruitment/
For more information please contact:
Monica De Wet

Skills Required