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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!

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