Senior Systems & Network Engineer (NOC)

Tyron Consultancy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions company in Cape Town is seeking a proactive Senior Systems & Network Engineer to lead operations in their Network Operations Centre (NOC). You will oversee NOC operations, ensuring top-quality service and system performance, while managing a dynamic team, implementing upgrades, and optimizing processes for client satisfaction. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, this role is ideal for experienced individuals passionate about technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Collaboration with a dynamic team

Hands-on with new tech

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in NOC or managed services environment.
• Proven expertise in Windows Server (2012 R2–2022), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP.
• Exposure to VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, SAN/NAS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NOC operations and ensure client systems perform optimally.
• Resolve Tier 1 and 2 escalations focusing on client satisfaction.
• Implement migrations and upgrades across Windows Server environments.

Skills

Windows Server

Networking

Client Satisfaction

Problem Solving

Leadership

Virtualization

Education

MCSA

MCSE

VCP-DCV

Tools

SolarWinds/N-Able

PRTG

RMM tools

Veeam

Rubrik

Job description

Senior Systems & Network Engineer (NOC) – Cape Town.

Do you thrive in fast-paced NOC environments where uptime and client satisfaction come first? Ready to put your expertise in Windows Server, VMware, networking, and cloud to work with a team that values innovation and collaboration?

Join one of South Africa’s leading tech solutions companies and help drive excellence across their managed IT services.

They’re looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Systems & Network Engineer to lead operations in their Network Operations Centre (NOC). In this hands-on role, you’ll make sure that customers receive top-quality service, networks stay rock-solid, and teams work together like clockwork.

Salary: R35k – R65k per month.

Area: Century City.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee NOC operations to keep client systems performing at their best.
• Resolve advanced technical escalations (Tier 1 and 2) with a focus on client satisfaction.
• Lead and support the NOC team to improve processes, skill levels, and efficiency.
• Implement migrations, upgrades, and optimisations across a range of Windows Server and virtualised environments.
• Document systems, processes, and client setups for smooth future operations.
• Liaise with clients and other teams to build strong, productive relationships.

What You Need:

• 5+ years’ experience in a NOC or IT managed services environment.
• Proven expertise in Windows Server (2012 R2–2022), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, PKI.
• Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere 6.5+, Hyper-V, SAN/NAS, and VLANs/routing/firewall concepts.
• Familiarity with Exchange 2016+ and Microsoft Azure.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE, Azure/M365), VMware (VCP-DCV), or similar.
• Exposure to SolarWinds/N-Able, PRTG, RMM tools, Veeam, and Rubrik.
• Leadership qualities, problem-solving ability, and a client-first mentality.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary & benefits.
• Work with a collaborative, dynamic team invested in your growth.
• Get hands-on with new tech and upskill continuously.