Virtualisation and Windows OS Engineer

Reporting to: Manager

Job Description:

Looking for a skilled Virtualisation and Windows OS Engineer to join our client in Pretoria, Gauteng. As a key member of the IT department, you will be responsible for managing virtual environments, Windows server administration, clustering, Azure management, and performance optimization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Virtualization Management
• Design, deploy, and manage virtual environments using Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware
• Create, configure, migrate, and maintain virtual machines
• Manage and optimize virtual networks and storage
• Windows Server Administration
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments
• Perform patching, upgrades, and system health checks
• Ensure server security and compliance standards are met
• Clustering & High Availability
• Implement and manage Microsoft Failover Clusters
• Ensure high availability and business continuity
• Configure cluster storage and networking
• Cloud (Azure) Management
• Deploy and manage Azure IaaS environments
• Configure virtual networks and cloud-based infrastructure
• Monitor and maintain Azure server security and performance
• Performance & Optimization
• Conduct in-depth analysis of server performance
• Identify bottlenecks and implement optimization strategies
• Monitor capacity and recommend improvements

Qualifications:

• Qualification Types: Certificates/Certification
• Qualifications: MCP (MS Certified Professional), MCSE (MS Certified Systems Engineer)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• HPE Server and Storage Certificates (Advantageous)

Key Skills:

Windows Server Operating Systems, Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware virtualization, Microsoft Failover Clustering, Microsoft Azure