Systems Engineer

Pretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

We've got a position available for a systems engineer.



Company:

Porcupine Union

Job Purpose:




The IT Operations Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and improving the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes managing servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms. Be part of a team that ensures system availability, performance, and security across our IT landscape

Key Responsibilities:



Monitor, maintain, and support Windows and/or Linux-based systems (on-prem and cloud) Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Office 365 Maintain and support virtualization platforms VMware Assist with patch management, system updates, and configuration changes Manage cloud infrastructure components (Azure, AWS) including virtual machines, backups, and storage Ensure systems are compliant with security policies and best practices Respond to and resolve incidents and service requests within SLAs Monthly operations reports Participate in the planning and implementation of infrastructure projects Perform daily system health checks and proactive monitoring Collaborate with developers, service desk, and 3rd party vendors

Required Skills & Experience:



3-5 years of experience in IT systems engineer/administration or operations Strong understanding of Windows Server administration (2019/2022) Experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and Azure services Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery technologies e.g., Veeam, Zerto, Redstor Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls) Familiarity with monitoring tools like PRTG, Site24x7 and Nagios Understanding of ITIL-based processes and change management

Preferred Qualifications:



IT Diploma or equivalent Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, MCSA, MS-900) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools e.g., Terraform is beneficial Experience with identity management and single sign-on (SSO) integrations

Soft Skills:



Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Good communication and interpersonal abilities Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset Ability to work independently and in a team environment Willingness to participate in on-call rotation or after-hours work when needed


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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1494777
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned