Senior Systems Engineer II

RELX; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information provider seeks a Systems Engineer in Cape Town to enhance its enterprise infrastructure. The role requires overseeing system performance, providing advanced support, and automating tasks with a background in Windows and cloud platforms. Ideal candidates possess over 10 years of experience and strong problem-solving skills. You'll enjoy excellent benefits and a commitment to work/life balance.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan with Risk Benefits

Modern family benefits

Study Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years in systems engineering or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of Windows infrastructure and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and virtualization.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and propose effective solutions.
• Must work US hours initially for training.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced (Tier 3) support for enterprise systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance.
• Install and maintain system components.
• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Support virtual server environments.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Troubleshooting

Virtualization

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Automation scripting

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Azure AD

Domain Controllers

SAML

App Proxy

LDAP

DHCP

Job description

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Systems Engineer to support and enhance our enterprise infrastructure across global operations. This role involves maintaining system environments, responding to operational alerts, and contributing to the design and automation of scalable IT solutions.

You will work with technologies including Windows OS, Azure AD, Domain Controllers, SAML, App Proxy, LDAP, DHCP, and cloud platforms (Azure and AWS). Your input will help shape project plans, improve system performance, and ensure reliable service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced (Tier 3) support for enterprise systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance using standard tools.
• Install and maintain system components and software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve issues.
• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency.
• Support virtual server environments and cloud implementations.
• Contribute to system monitoring and reporting improvements.

Requirements

• Extensive experience 10+ years in systems engineering or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of Windows infrastructure and troubleshooting.
• Experience with virtualization, automation scripting, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Ability to analyze complex problems and propose effective solutions.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work US hours for first 3 to 6 months during for training purposes.
• A qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Medical Aid
- Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
- Study Leave

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

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