Technical/Systems Engineer
Network Recruitment Cape Town
Design, implement, and maintain robust technical systems architectures aligned with business and operational requirements.
Experience working on large enterprise systems in a 24/7 environment is preferable.
Microsoft, Linux and Cloud Certifications preferable.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, system specifications, and operational procedures.
- Install, configure, administer, and support Linux operating systems, including Red Hat, SUSE, and Ubuntu environments.
- Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Server operating systems and related infrastructure services.
- Implement and maintain server security controls, ensuring compliance with organizational security standards and best practices.
- Administer and maintain Microsoft Active Directory environments, including user management, group policies, and access controls.
- Provide administration and support for Microsoft 365 services and cloud-based productivity solutions.
- Configure, administer, and optimize database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server and InterSystems Cache/IRIS.
- Support and maintain cloud infrastructure services within Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure environments.
- Install, configure, and manage SAN and NAS storage solutions to ensure data availability and performance.
- Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot VMware virtualization environments.
- Configure and support Citrix XenApp environments to facilitate secure application delivery.
- Install, configure, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Diagnose and resolve network-related issues involving switches, routers, network interface cards, and connectivity services.
- Deliver onsite and remote desktop support, resolving hardware, software, and user-related technical issues.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain printers and peripheral devices across enterprise environments.
- Support and maintain PABX systems, ensuring uninterrupted telephony services.
- Provide comprehensive hardware and software support across a diverse technology landscape.
- Implement, maintain, and monitor backup solutions to ensure business continuity and data protection.
- Manage anti-virus and endpoint protection solutions, including deployment, updates, monitoring, and threat remediation.
- Participate in customer-facing technical meetings, providing expert advice and solution recommendations.
- Maintain accurate support records, incident logs, and service requests through helpdesk and ticketing systems.
- Travel to client sites to perform installations, upgrades, maintenance, and technical support activities as required.
- Perform planned after-hours maintenance and system upgrades to minimize operational disruption.
- Adhere to and promote ITIL service management principles and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues through effective root-cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
- Customer Services
- Timeously responding to all queries/complaints.
- Listening attentively to queries/complaints.
- Clarifying customer problems.
- Handling of incoming calls.
- Follow up customer queries/complaints.
- Keeping the customer and relevant stakeholders updated.
- Entrenching good rapport with customers.
Experience working on large enterprise systems in a 24/7 environment is preferable.
Microsoft, Linux and Cloud Certifications preferable.
Own vehicle and valid drivers license required.
Skills Required- Cloud Platforms e,g AWS, Azure
- Red-Hat Linux, SuSE Linux, Ubuntu Linux
- Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.
- Microsoft Active Directory.
- Microsoft System Centre / Zabbix or Similar applications.
- Microsoft SQL Server (or Oracle, MYSQL, InterSystems Cache/IRIS)
- Syspro Administration
- Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems.
- Desktop support and troubleshooting skills.
- Network troubleshooting skills.
- Exposure to SAN / NAS technology
- Meraki Cisco Switches, Routers, PABX and fibre lines.
- Microsoft Exchange/O365.
- VMware, Hyper V.
- ESET, Symantec / Veritas Cluster and storage foundation.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Able to take ownership.
- Willing to Travel if required.
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