IT Infrastructure Specialist

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002592/Zandi

Date posted:

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Hourly

SUMMARY:

Brief Description:

Are you an experienced IT Infrastructure Specialist with a strong background in managing and optimizing enterprise systems? Our clients are seeking professionals who can design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure solutions to ensure high availability, security, and performance across their IT environments.

POSITION INFO:

Job & Company Description:

We are actively recruiting IT Infrastructure Specialists for both contract and permanent roles with leading organizations across South Africa.
Partnering with us ensures a smooth recruitment process and access to roles where your expertise in infrastructure management will make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain server, storage, and network infrastructure.
Manage virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
Implement and maintain security measures, including firewalls, antivirus, and patch management.
Provide technical support and troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

Relevant Degree or Diploma in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in IT infrastructure management.
Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, and Active Directory administration.
Expertise in networking (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and firewall configuration.
Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Proficiency in monitoring tools (Nagios, SolarWinds, or similar).

Nice to Have:

Certifications such as MCSE, CCNA, VMware VCP, or Azure Administrator.
Experience with ITIL processes and service management.
Knowledge of automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible).

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