Server / Field Engineer

Job Description Summary (multiple postings consolidated)

Overview of roles varies by employer and location. The postings describe field / network engineering, senior network operations, and field service engineering across industries (IT / infrastructure, healthcare diagnostics, logistics, and telecommunications). Common themes include design, deployment, maintenance, monitoring, incident management, documentation, vendor liaison, after-hours standby, and travel requirements. Some listings include leadership or mentorship responsibilities and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, maintain, monitor, and support network and / or field service infrastructure (LAN / WAN / WLAN, firewalls, VPNs, security devices, servers, telecom / VoIP) as applicable to the employer.
• Take ownership of escalations from junior engineers or technicians; perform advanced troubleshooting and ensure service continuity.
• Assist with or lead new deployments, upgrades / downgrades, and changes under formal change control; document configurations and changes.
• Perform regular maintenance, monitoring, and performance optimization; proactively identify issues and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams; provide regular updates to customers and stakeholders.
• Mentor teammates; ensure professional communication and adherence to SLAs; manage after-hours on-call support where required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network / topology, configurations, assets, and incidents; participate in disaster recovery planning where relevant.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Some postings reference specific industries (healthcare diagnostics, oil and gas, logistics) and include role-specific requirements (e.g., field service for medical devices or network engineering leadership). Locations include Midrand, Gauteng, and other South African regions. Some postings indicate region-based applicant restrictions.

Note : Listings may include some boilerplate about company values, remote work options, and non-exhaustive duties.

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