Systems Engineer

DESCRIPTION OF ROLE

This role is responsible for the design, development, roll out, management and security of systems infrastructure in the company. The role will collaborate with other team members to ensure the organization’s systems provide value and deliver optimal performance as per business requirements; and international ICT systems best standards and practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, configure, and implement scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure solutions that support business operations.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions for infrastructure optimization and modernization.
Participate in capacity planning and system scaling to ensure the systems meet performance and growth requirements.
Administer and maintain servers, databases, storage solutions, and network components.
Monitor system performance, perform regular maintenance, and ensure high availability.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues promptly to minimize downtime and disruptions.
Design and implement security measures to safeguard systems and data, including firewalls, encryption, and access controls.
Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and implement patch management processes.
Stay up to date with security threats, industry standards, and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline system administration tasks (e.g., deployment, patching, monitoring).
Use configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to automate and manage infrastructure.
Implement and manage backup strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
Design and test disaster recovery plans to minimize the impact of potential system failures.
Work closely with developers, network engineers, and other teams to ensure the infrastructure supports application needs and operational requirements.
Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation for infrastructure designs, configurations, and security protocols.
Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to ensure infrastructure remains competitive and secure.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering, Data Science or ICT is mandatory.
Proven experience (3+ years) as a Systems Engineer or in a similar role with a focus on infrastructure, security, and administration.
Strong knowledge of system administration (Linux/Windows), network protocols, and server hardware.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud architectures.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
Expertise in security best practices, threat management, and vulnerability remediation.
Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
Proficient in scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell, etc.).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

Skills & Abilities

Good Planning and Organizing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work and participate in a team with open and collaborative style of communications
Ability to develop and foster strong relationships with business and IT teams.
Ability to deal with complex situations holistically.
Excellent time management, organizational skills and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to acquire knowledge to make process improvement recommendations
Ability to respond promptly and professionally to systems infrastructure/security issues.
Ability to collaborate with technical teams, demonstrating an awareness of the software development life cycle

Behavioral Competency

Maintain secrecy in ICT security matters
Acceptance of ownership
Investigation & diagnostic skills
Complex problem-solving skills
Ability to diagnose & address application issues

KEY RESULTS AREA

System performance and availability
Security & Risk Management
Infrastructure design and scalability
Incident management and Resolution
Automation and process efficiency
Documentation & knowledge sharing

KEYNOTE:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Bulkstream is an equal opportunity employer.
As part of affirmative action and gender balance female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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