Senior Systems Engineer

Recruiter:

AFRIZAN

Job Ref:

Senior Systems Engin..

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:
A leading client is looking for a skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join their dynamic IT team.

POSITION INFO:

Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver with a passion for cloud innovation and infrastructure stability?
A leading client is looking for a skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join their dynamic IT team. This opportunity is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on expert in Azure, virtualisation, and enterprise IT infrastructure who thrives in complex environments and enjoys collaborative, cross-functional work.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the stability, security, and optimisation of the server and cloud infrastructure across the organisation. Candidates with a background in cloud architecture, infrastructure performance management, and enterprise-level support will be highly regarded.

Key Duties:

Maintain and optimise enterprise server infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security
Troubleshoot and resolve IT infrastructure issues both remotely and on-site
Configure and manage Azure resources, monitor performance, and manage costs
Oversee backup, secrets, and network configurations in Azure and on-prem environments
Collaborate with internal IT teams and external service providers
Produce and maintain architectural diagrams and documentation
Deliver top-tier support and customer service across all levels
Support compliance with policies, procedures, and ITIL-based standards
Participate in after-hours support when required

Key Requirements:

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
5–7 years of hands-on IT infrastructure support experience
Azure Solutions Architect certification (highly desirable)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Active Directory/Entra, and Group Policy
Proficiency with PowerShell for scripting and automation
Experience with virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Customer-focused with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

EE Disclaimer:
All positions will be filled in accordance with the company''s Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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