Senior Systems & Network Engineer (NOC)

Overview

Senior Systems & Network Engineer (NOC) Jobs in Century City at DataTech Recruitment

Senior Systems & Network Engineer (NOC) — Century City, 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.

Type: Permanent – Onsite

Salary: R35k – R65k

Area: Century City

What You’ll Do

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.

· Be part of a company that values your contributions and career development.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R35 000,00 – R65 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Century City, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

Certificate (Required)

Experience:

NOC or IT managed services environment: 5 years (Required)
Windows Server (2012 R2–2022): 5 years (Required)
VMware vSphere 6.5+: 5 years (Required)
Hyper-V: 5 years (Required)
SAN/NAS: 5 years (Required)
VLANs/routing/firewall concepts: 5 years (Required)
Microsoft Azure: 5 years (Required)
SolarWinds/N-Able: 5 years (Required)
Veeam: 5 years (Required)
Rubrik: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Title: Senior Systems & Network Engineer (NOC)

Company: DataTech Recruitment

Location: Century City