Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer

Be Different Sa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2

Freelance 6-month contract

Job summary

Be Different Sa (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng seeks an experienced Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer to manage day-to-day operation, maintenance and improvement of the network, data centre and cloud infrastructure.

This hands-on role focuses on operational stability with opportunities to contribute to planning and future technology initiatives. Hybrid model: 3 days in office, 2 days from home.

Qualifications

• Relevant IT qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Networking Certification (CCNA, MTCRE, JNCIA or equivalent).
• Advantageous: AWS certification| Linux Certification | Firewall Vendor Certification | ITIL Foundation
• 5 or more years administering enterprise IT infrastructure
• Strong networking experience including routing, switching and firewalls
• Live Broadcast and media network experience essential
• Experience with and understanding of media network protocols
• Experience administering Linux servers
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V or similar virtualisation platforms
• Exposure to AWS or another major cloud platform
• Experience supporting high-availability production environments
• Scripting experience using Python, Bash or PowerShell
• Experience working with monitoring and observability platforms

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN and internet connectivity.
• Configure and support routing, switching, wireless and firewall infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and resolve faults.
• Maintain accurate network documentation.
• Support servers, storage, virtualisation platforms and datacenter infrastructure.
• Maintain Linux and Windows server environments.
• Manage backups and assist with disaster recovery testing.
• Administer AWS infrastructure and cloud networking and routing.
• Monitor media quality and resolve service issues affecting customers.
• Participate in on-call shift roster.
• Assist with deployment of new cloud services.

Skills

CCNA

MTCRE

JNCIA

Linux Admin

AWS Cloud

VMware/Hyper-V

Python Bash

Media Networking

Education

Relevant IT qualification

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Linux

Job description

Please Note:

This is a freelancing contract position (6 months initially)

Working Model:

3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

Our client is a dynamic technology business that provides access to a diverse portfolio of innovative end-to-end digital media and fintech technology solutions based in Kyalami, Midrand is seeking an experienced Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer to be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of business’ network, datacentre and cloud infrastructure.

The role is primarily operational with opportunities to contribute to infrastructure planning and future technology initiatives.

In order to be considered the following is required:

• Relevant IT qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Networking Certification (CCNA, MTCRE, JNCIA or equivalent)
• Advantageous: AWS certification| Linux Certification | Firewall Vendor Certification | ITIL Foundation
• 5 or more years administering enterprise IT infrastructure
• Strong networking experience including routing, switching and firewalls
• Live Broadcast and media network experience essential
• Experience with and understanding of media network protocols
• Experience administering Linux servers
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V or similar virtualisation platforms
• Exposure to AWS or another major cloud platform
• Experience supporting high-availability production environments
• Scripting experience using Python, Bash or PowerShell
• Experience working with monitoring and observability platforms

Key Competencies:

• Strong troubleshooting ability
• Practical hands-on technical skills
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving issues
• Commitment to service availability and customer satisfaction
• Willingness to learn new technologies and broaden technical skills

Responsibilities:

Network Operations:

• Operate and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN and internet connectivity
• Configure and support routing, switching, wireless and firewall infrastructure
• Monitor network performance and resolve faults
• Maintain accurate network documentation

Infrastructure Operations:

• Support servers, storage, virtualisation platforms and datacenter infrastructure
• Maintain Linux and Windows server environments
• Manage backups and assist with disaster recovery testingPerform hardware installations and equipment lifecycle management

Cloud and Hosted Services:

• Administer AWS infrastructure and cloud networking and routing
• Support cloud-hosted applications and media services
• Monitor cloud costs and utilisation
• Assist with deployment of new cloud services

Streaming and Media Platforms:

• Support streaming platforms and media servers
• Assist with CDN configuration and content delivery
• Setup video encoders, IPTV routers and distribution services
• Monitor media quality and resolve service issues affecting customers
• Support contribution and distribution workflows

Monitoring and Incident Management:

• Monitor systems using approved monitoring platforms
• Respond to incidents and perform root cause investigations
• Maintain operational documentation and runbooks
• Participate in an on-call shift roster

Automation and Continuous Improvement:

• Develop scripts to automate routine operational tasks
• Improve monitoring, reporting and operational efficiency
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability and simplify operations

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

• Work with Clients, service providers, datacentres and vendors
• Coordinate maintenance activities
• Escalate issues where appropriate
• Provide clear technical updates during incidents

This is a hands-on technical role focused on maintaining reliable services across networking, servers, cloud platforms and media delivery systems, as you will take ownership of operational stability, troubleshoot complex issues, implement improvements and work closely with internal teams and technology partners to ensure business-critical systems remain available.