Senior Systems Architect

Bebeeinfrastructure; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled systems engineer. The successful candidate will design, implement, and optimize complex high-availability systems infrastructure while ensuring operational integrity. A minimum of 10 years in systems engineering is essential, along with experience in servers, virtualization, and cloud platforms. Responsibilities include monitoring and troubleshooting systems proactively and providing expert guidance and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in systems engineering.
• Deep understanding of servers, virtualization, networking, and cloud platforms.
• Proven ability to design scalable and secure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead design and implementation of complex systems infrastructure.
• Ensure operation and integrity of core systems.
• Monitor, secure, and troubleshoot the environment proactively.

Skills

Systems design and optimization

High-availability systems

Proactive monitoring and troubleshooting

Mentorship and guidance

Performance and automation focus

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced systems engineer to spearhead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex high‑availability systems infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation and integrity of the core systems that comprise our digital Golden Mile.

A key aspect of this role is proactively monitoring, securing, and troubleshooting the environment, anticipating challenges before they arise.

In addition to technical expertise, the ideal candidate will provide expert guidance and mentorship, setting the standard for engineering excellence and future‑proofing critical infrastructure.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in architecting and managing enterprise‑level systems environments.

Deep understanding of core infrastructure including servers, virtualization, networking, storage, and cloud platforms.

Proven ability to design for scale, security, and resilience, transforming complex requirements into elegant, robust solutions.

Unwavering focus on performance, security, and automation.