Information Technology System Engineer at Cellfind (Pty) Ltd

About the job

We are looking for an experienced IT Engineer to join a team that takes care of the organisation's infrastructure in multiple IDCs. The candidate will be responsible for providing a professional IT engineering service to the company. Maintain and support the Linux and Windows-based infrastructure and database servers. 

The main Key Responsibility Areas and Duties are as follows:

• Installation & configuration of Linux and Windows systems

• Maintain, update, patch, tune and repair applications in order to keep them performing according to technical and functional specifications.

• Creation, configuration and installation of Virtual Machines and ESX or ESXi.

• Communicate and enforce Operating system changes and compliance requirements.

• Communicate and enforce IT and system standards.

• Create and architect system layouts.

• Maintain and improve existing systems.

• Perform fault-finding, analyse problems and provide solutions.

• Log faults with 3rd parties.

• Installation and configuration of MySQL server.

• Recommend solutions by defining physical database structures and functional capabilities, database security, data back-ups and recovery specifications.

• Evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems.

• Maintain database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products.

• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organisation standards.

• Benchmark state-of-the-art practices.

• Determine, enforce and document database/server policies, procedures and standards.

Customer Service

The ideal candidate must display the following critical competencies and personal traits:

• Attention to detail

• Deadline driven, accountable, thorough and professional

• Proactive, Efficient and Focused

• Responsible, self-managed and delivery focused

• Reliable, trustworthy and a team player

• Problem Solver

Requirements and Skills:

• 5 yrs+ applicable experience in Linux and Windows environments

• Significant network knowledge (knowledge on Fortigate firewalls would be an advantage)

• Significant knowledge in shell Scripting 

• Significant knowledge on Virtual environments

• Significant knowledge of monitoring systems like Zabbix and Nagios

• Information Security Policies

• Proven working experience with databases (MySQL)

• Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications

• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL

• Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding

• Familiarity with programming languages API

• Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically

• Promoting Process Improvement

Education & Qualifications:

• Grade 12

• N+ Certified

• A+ Certified

• LINUX Certified

• Microsoft Certified

• LPI 1 Certified (LP2 would be a bonus)

• RHCSA / RHCE

• BS degree in a computer discipline or relevant certification