Junior Infrastructure Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE008180/Mon

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

The Junior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of server, network, and infrastructure environments. The role involves monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment activities to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient infrastructure services.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and maintain servers, network infrastructure, and related systems to ensure optimal performance and availability.
Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, security patching, and system updates.
Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and escalate infrastructure issues to minimise operational impact.
Support the administration of Linux and Microsoft server environments.
Assist with the configuration and maintenance of switches, firewalls, and network devices.
Maintain and support copper and fibre connectivity where required.
Deploy, configure, and commission new server, networking, and infrastructure equipment.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to internal teams and customers.
Contribute to infrastructure reliability, security, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Experience and skill required

Diploma / Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking or related
A+, N+ or similar (advantageous)
Understanding of Microsoft and Linux operating systems, TCP/IP networking and DNS.
Understanding of servers and data-centre environments
Understanding of copper and fibre connectivity
Willing to work overtime, Driver's licence and own reliable transport

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