Senior Systems & Network Engineer (NOC)
Infrastructure
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
Senior Systems & Network Engineer (NOC) — Century City, Cape Town!
Do you thrive in fast-paced NOC environments where uptime and client satisfaction come first? Ready to put your expertise in Windows Server, VMware, networking, and cloud to work with a team that values innovation and collaboration?
Join one of South Africa’s leading tech solutions companies and help drive excellence across their managed IT services.
They’re looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Systems & Network Engineer to lead operations in their Network Operations Centre (NOC). In this hands-on role, you’ll make sure that customers receive top-quality service, networks stay rock-solid, and teams work together like clockwork.
Type: Permanent – Onsite
Salary: R35k – R65k
Area: Century City
What You’ll Do
- Oversee NOC operations to keep client systems performing at their best.
- Resolve advanced technical escalations (Tier 1 and 2) with a focus on client satisfaction.
- Lead and support the NOC team to improve processes, skill levels, and efficiency.
- Implement migrations, upgrades, and optimisations across a range of Windows Server and virtualised environments.
- Document systems, processes, and client setups for smooth future operations.
- Liaise with clients and other teams to build strong, productive relationships.
What You Need
- 5+ years’ experience in a NOC or IT managed services environment.
- Proven expertise in Windows Server (2012 R2–2022), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, PKI.
- Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere 6.5+, Hyper-V, SAN/NAS, and VLANs/routing/firewall concepts.
- Familiarity with Exchange 2016+ and Microsoft Azure.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE, Azure/M365), VMware (VCP-DCV), or similar.
- Exposure to SolarWinds/N-Able, PRTG, RMM tools, Veeam, and Rubrik.
- Leadership qualities, problem-solving ability, and a client-first mentality.
Why Join?
- Competitive salary & benefits.
- Work with a collaborative, dynamic team invested in your growth.
- Get hands-on with new tech and upskill continuously.
Be part of a company that values your contributions and career development.