Job Advertisement: Systems and Network Administrator - zanog-discuss

30 Jul 2024


      hi folks,
INX is looking for a systems person;  please see below.
thank you to the ZANOG list admins for allowing me to post this here.
-n.
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Job Advertisement: Systems and Network Administrator
Position: Systems and Network Administrator
Location: South Africa
General Function:
INX-ZA is looking to recruit an intelligent Systems and Network Administrator who is capable of independent thought.  The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker, responsible for research, design, development, testing, and documentation, while also supporting the functions of the Internet Exchange Points that we maintain.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform general network and system administration duties as required
- Debug day-to-day operating problems with peers, and work actively to maintain INX-ZA services to highest possible uptime.
- Recommend / design / construct / test / implement network, application, and systems programs as needed.
- Periodically perform training as part of the INX-ZA training program.
Skills Desirable:
- 4-year university degree, preferably in an information systems or computer science related discipline, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven track record of at least 4 years of job-related experience supporting Linux and/or FreeBSD as a system administrator.
- Excellent knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP), network security issues, and open-source security tools.
- Ability to understand complex instructions and work independently, quickly, and accurately.
- Ability to learn and fill knowledge gaps quickly.
- Sound knowledge of programming and scripting; being able to write scripts to automate processes is essential.
- Ability to modify existing open-source solutions for use in INX-ZA environments.
- Ability to travel to various locations to work on INX-ZA infrastructure and attend industry-related conferences.
- Good interpersonal skills, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Skills Preferred:
- Familiarity and/or previous relevant experience within an ISP or IXP environment/toolset.
- Strong bias towards automation and code-reuse.
- Production experience with FOSS tools.
- Experience with BGP.
Additional Duties:
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned. We are a small, dynamic, and highly agile team that covers all aspects of operations.
Physical Requirements:
- Moderate physical activity with the ability to type and perform repetitive motions. Some lifting and stooping are required to unpack deliveries and rack equipment.
- Ability to spend most of the day looking at computer screen(s).
- Ability to travel to various locations to perform INX-ZA related work, or attend industry-related meetings on INX-ZA’s behalf.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter to careers@inx.net.za by 15 August 2024.
Join us at INX-ZA and be a part of our mission to enhance internet connectivity across South Africa!