Senior Microsoft Server Engineer - E-merge IT Recruitment

Job description

You’re moving tech to microservices and building the new technology from there. You’ll find a mix of open as well as closed source technology. You’ll always be adopting the best tool available. You will find modern engineering practices, built upon many years of aggressive investment in technology. If you are a server engineer that feels this role is for you, drop in your CV.

This role would require you to provide support within the IT Infrastructure operations environment, with the primary focus being on provisioning and support of physical and virtual servers. The role will encapsulate troubleshooting of both hardware and software related issues and execution of documented operational and maintenance procedures.

The reference number for this position is TM47516. It’s a senior permanent position based in Cape Town offering a salary of R750 000 per annum cost to company, negotiable based on experience. Contact Tlhalefang on [email protected] or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Requirements

Responsibilities

• Installation, support and troubleshooting of Windows Server operating systems
• Installation, support and troubleshooting of Windows-based server hardware
• Patch management and anti-virus support
• Setup, maintain and support the VMware ESX environment
• Provide after-hours support as/when required
• Adhere to strict change control and project management procedures
• Provide support for and interact with the Retail and Institutional IT Ops teams to continuously enhance the environment
• Responsible for documentation of processes and procedures within the IT Infrastructure operations environment

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar role (non-negotiable)
• Configuration, design and maintenance of Microsoft Exchange
• Configuration, design and maintenance of Active Directory
• Preferably have solid skills in PowerShell scripting
• A comprehensive working knowledge of all Microsoft Server operating systems and technologies
• Conversant with HP, Oracle Sun and Cisco server technologies
• Proven experience in a pressurized operations support environment
• Knowledge of operating system security
• Experience with NetApp SAN storage and Linux OS advantageous

Education

• MCSE or MCITP
• Degree in Information Systems