Core Systems Engineer

TooMuchWifi; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading internet service provider in Cape Town is hiring a Core Systems Engineer to enhance their network design and optimization. You will design, deploy, and maintain resilient systems while monitoring performance and implementing security best practices. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of experience, strong Linux skills, and a passion for automation. Enjoy benefits like health insurance, annual bonuses, and discounted internet.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Cover

Annual bonuses

Generous leave

Discounted internet

Casual Fridays

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a similar role.
• Solid Linux admin & virtualization experience.
• Strong TCP/IP, routing, switching & systems fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy & maintain resilient on-prem systems.
• Monitor and optimise system & network performance.
• Implement security best practices across infrastructure.

Skills

Linux administration

Virtualization (Proxmox, VMware)

TCP/IP, routing, switching fundamentals

DNS, Nginx, HAproxy, MySQL

Automation passion

Job description

Overview

🚨 We're Hiring: Core Systems Engineer | Cape Town | Onsite 🚨

TooMuchWifi is on a mission to connect aspirational communities with fast, reliable, and affordable internet. We're looking for a Core Systems Engineer to join our Network Design & Optimisation team and help us power the backbone of digital inclusion in South Africa. 💻🌍

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy & maintain resilient on-prem systems
• Monitor and optimise system & network performance
• Implement security best practices across infrastructure
• Collaborate with engineers to scale for growth
• Create & maintain infrastructure documentation

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a similar role
• Solid Linux admin & virtualization experience (Proxmox, VMware, etc.)
• Strong TCP/IP, routing, switching & systems fundamentals
• Experience with DNS, Nginx, HAproxy, MySQL, and monitoring tools
• Passion for automation & infrastructure excellence

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Life Cover & EAP support
• Annual bonuses & salary reviews
• Staff share ownership opportunities
• Generous leave (including birthday leave!)
• Discounted internet & casual Fridays
• A team that’s driven by purpose, impact & fun

Details

• 📍 Location: Cape Town
• 🕘 Type: Onsite | Mon-Fri
• 📩 Reporting to: Head of Network Design & Optimisation

Be part of a team that values Integrity, Kindness, Teamwork, Accountability, and Hard Work.

👉 Apply now or tag someone perfect for this!

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