Remote Systems Maintenance Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Company culture of technological exell

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Systems Maintenance Engineer to join a globally distributed team, focusing on Rustenburg region clients. You will oversee health, performance, and upkeep of complex systems from a remote location, performing monitoring, diagnostics, and maintenance to maximize uptime.

The role suits a self-motivated engineer with strong analytical skills who can work autonomously, document activities precisely, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on system

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems maintenance and engineering with emphasis on remote management.
• Strong understanding of server infrastructure, networking, and operating systems.
• Experience documenting maintenance activities and resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote system monitoring and performance analysis.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and apply updates or patches.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex system failures remotely.
• Develop and refine maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Document maintenance activities, findings, and resolutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage change control.

Skills

Remote system monitoring

Diagnostics analysis

Autonomous work

Documentation

Tools

RMM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Remote Systems Maintenance Engineer to join their globally distributed team, focusing on clients in the Rustenburg region. This pivotal role involves overseeing the ongoing health, performance, and upkeep of sophisticated systems and infrastructure from a remote location. You will be responsible for proactive monitoring, diagnostic analysis, and implementing maintenance strategies to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. This position is ideal for a self-motivated engineer who excels in independent work, possesses a strong analytical mindset, and is adept at managing critical systems without direct on-site supervision, contributing to the overall reliability and robustness of our client's offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct remote system monitoring and performance analysis to identify potential issues.
• Perform proactive preventative maintenance tasks and implement necessary updates or patches.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex system failures or performance degradations using advanced remote tools.
• Develop and refine maintenance schedules and procedures to optimize system reliability.
• Document all maintenance activities, diagnostic findings, and resolutions thoroughly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement system improvements and manage change control processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in systems maintenance and engineering, with a strong emphasis on remote management.
• Deep understanding of server infrastructure, networking protocols, and operating systems (e.g., Windows Server, Linux).
• Proficiency in using remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools and diagnostic software.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Relevant certifications in system administration or network engineering are a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Continuous professional development opportunities and access to training programs.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Contribution to a forward-thinking company culture focused on technological excellence.