Senior Systems Engineer – NOC
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Cape Town, Northern Suburbs (Onsite only – no out-of-town candidates considered)
Salary: NegotiableWhy Join Our Client?We’re a tech-driven company seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for our Network Operations Center (NOC). You'll lead technical operations, optimize systems, and ensure our clients receive top-tier network services. Join a collaborative team where your expertise shapes our services and drives innovation.What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary.
- Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
- Comprehensive benefits package tailored for onsite employees.
- Manage NOC performance and network systems.
- Resolve escalations from Tier 1 & 2 to ensure client satisfaction.
- Lead a skilled team, driving resource efficiency and technical excellence.
- Implement system upgrades, migrations, and best practices.
- Proactively optimize performance and document processes for repeatable success.
- Collaborate across teams and with clients to maintain strong relationships.
- Solar Winds - N-Able
- PRTG monitoring solutions
- RMM software
- 5+ years in a NOC/IT MSP environment.
- Expertise in Windows Server environments (2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022).
- Strong skills - Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and PKI.
- Intermediate experience in VMware vSphere 6.5+, Hyper-V, and mass storage (SAN/NAS).
- Good understanding of VLANs, routing, and firewall behaviour.
- Proficiency in Exchange 2016+ and Microsoft Azure.
- MCSA | MCSE | or relevant Microsoft role-based certifications from the Azure and Microsoft 365 lists.
- VCP-DCV (VMware Certified Professional) or Hyper-V.
- Experience with Veeam and Rubrik.
- Leadership and team management.
- Strong problem-solving under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly motivated and detail-oriented.
- Technical assessment.
- Interview with the NOC team lead.
- Final decision and offer.