L3 Systems Engineer

Recruiter:

Chosen Online Pty Ltd

Job Ref:

467343

Date posted:

Monday, August 31, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Senior Systems Engineer \/ L3 Support Engineer 📍 Cape Town preferred | Other locations considered 💰 R50,000 – R70,000+ per month depending on experience Are you the engineer everyone calls when L1 and L2 have run out of answers? This is NOT a helpdesk role. 🔥 We’re looking for a seriously strong L3 Engineer who can take ownership of complex environments, solve the problems others can’t, lead technical projects and confidently engage with clients as a trusted technical advisor. You’ll work across: ☁️ Microsoft 365 & Azure 🔐 Security, governance & compliance 🌐 Networking, firewalls, VPNs & connectivity 🖥️ Windows Server, AD, Hyper-V & VMware 🛡️ Conditional Access, MFA, Intune & EDR 📧 Exchange Online, SharePoint & Teams 🔄 Cloud migrations & remediation projects 💾 Backup, DR & business continuity 📊 Technical roadmaps, governance & client strategy 🎯 WHO WE’RE HEADHUNTING ✔️ 5+ years in senior infrastructure\/MSP environments ✔️ 3+ years supporting Microsoft 365 ✔️ Strong Azure \/ Entra ID \/ Intune capability ✔️ Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS & DHCP ✔️ FortiGate, Ubiquiti and\/or Cisco experience ✔️ Security hardening, MFA & Conditional Access ✔️ Experience managing multiple client environments ✔️ Ability to own escalations and lead projects ✔️ Strong client-facing communication skills ✔️ Ability to mentor L1\/L2 engineers ⭐ BIG PLUS: Azure\/Microsoft Security certifications, Fortinet\/NSE, CCNA, PowerShell, Defender, Sentinel, ISO 27001, RMM\/PSA platforms or AI\/Copilot exposure. We want someone who is technically exceptional, commercially aware and accountable — not someone who simply closes tickets. Ready to step into a role where you can become a senior technical authority?

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