Job Advertisement: Systems and Network Engineer
Location: South Africa
Company: INX-ZA
Type: Full-time
About Us:
INX-ZA is a leading provider of internet exchange services in South Africa, dedicated to improving internet connectivity and performance across the region. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems and Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about technology and network infrastructure, we want to hear from you.
General Function:
We are looking to recruit an intelligent Systems and Network Engineer who is capable of independent thought. The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker, responsible for research, design, development, testing, and documentation, while also supporting the function of the Internet Exchange Points that we maintain.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform general system administration duties (audits, optimization, documentation, etc.) as required, and perform all tasks needed to maintain systems.
• Debug day-to-day operating problems and work actively to maintain INX-ZA services to 99.999% uptime.
• Recommend, design, construct, test, and implement network, application, and systems programs as needed.
• Periodically perform training as part of the INX-ZA training program.
Skills Required:
• 4-year university degree, preferably in an information systems or computer science related discipline, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of at least 4 years of job-related experience supporting Linux and/or FreeBSD as a system administrator.
• Excellent knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP), network security issues, and open-source security tools.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and work independently, quickly, and accurately.
• Ability to learn and fill knowledge gaps quickly.
• Sound knowledge of programming and scripting; being able to write scripts to automate processes is essential.
• Ability to modify existing open-source solutions for use in INX-ZA environments.
• Ability to travel to various locations to work on INX-ZA infrastructure and attend industry-related conferences.
• Good interpersonal skills, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Skills Preferred:
• Familiarity and/or previous relevant experience within an ISP or IXP environment/toolset.
• Strong bias towards automation and code-reuse.
• Production experience with FOSS tools.
• Experience with BGP.
Additional Duties:
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned. We are a small, dynamic, and highly agile team that covers all aspects of operations.
Physical Requirements:
• Moderate physical activity with the ability to type and perform repetitive motions. Some lifting and stooping are required to unpack deliveries and rack equipment.
• Ability to spend most of the day looking at computer screen(s).
• Ability to travel to various locations to perform INX-ZA related work, or attend industry-related meetings on INX-ZA’s behalf.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter to [insert application email or link] by [insert application deadline]. Join us at INX-ZA and be a part of our mission to enhance internet connectivity across South Africa!