IT Systems Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced IT Systems Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization's IT infrastructure while ensuring high availability, security, and performance across on-premises and cloud environments. This role requires a proactive individual with strong technical expertise and a passion for delivering reliable IT services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, and cloud services.
• Administer Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
• Manage and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Intune.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud services.
• Configure and maintain virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity using infrastructure monitoring tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, networking, and security issues.
• Administer firewalls, VPNs, switches, routers, wireless infrastructure, and network security solutions.
• Implement and maintain endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and patch management processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and infrastructure diagrams.
• Lead infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and technology implementations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the IT support team.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, security standards, and company policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4–10 years' experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a similar role.
• Strong experience administering Windows Server environments.
• Proven experience with Microsoft 365 administration and Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and PowerShell.
• Experience with VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Solid understanding of enterprise networking, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and infrastructure hardening.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent
• ITIL Foundation
• CompTIA Security+ (advantageous)

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Pay: R28 000,00 - R31 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person