Systems Engineer LINUX Solaris - Pretoria / HYBRID - R1200k PA

Introduction

Keep Systems Secure. Keep Data Flowing. 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

\uD83D\uDEE0 Key Responsibilities

• System Management: Maintain Solaris 11 OS, perform updates, patches, and troubleshoot issues.

• User & Access Management: Manage accounts, roles, and permissions; monitor access logs for security compliance

• Backup & 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 & Support: Assist cross-functional teams with deployments and integrations; provide user support

• Vendor & Technology Interaction: Coordinate with vendors and evaluate new tools for improved system management

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed system documentation, generate reports on performance, file transfers, and security logs.

\uD83C\uDFAF Required Skills & 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

\uD83D\uDCA1 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 garthz@e-merge.co.za or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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