VMware & Microsoft Workplace Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading IT services provider based in Brooklyn, Cape Town, is seeking a skilled VMware & Microsoft Workplace Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field, along with 3–5+ years of experience in VMware and Microsoft infrastructure environments. Relevant certifications such as VCP, Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, and Veeam are essential. You’ll need hands-on experience with technologies including VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and PowerShell. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively and document thoroughly are key to success in this role.

POSITION INFO:
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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Information Technology
BASIC SALARY : Market related
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in VMware and Microsoft infrastructure roles
• Relevant certifications (VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, Veeam)
• Hands-on experience with VMware and Microsoft technologies (VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX; Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, PowerShell)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

• Design, deploy, and manage VMware environments including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and vCenter
• Monitor and optimize virtual server performance, availability, and capacity
• Implement and test disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
• Maintain VM backups, snapshots, and automation using vRealize or PowerCLI
• Troubleshoot escalated virtualization issues and provide Tier 3 support

• Design, deploy, and maintain Veeam Backup & Replication solutions for virtual and physical environments
• Monitor backup jobs, perform regular verification, and ensure recoverability of critical data
• Manage backup repositories, proxies, and storage integrations (e.g., NAS, SAN, cloud)
• Implement and test disaster recovery plans and restore procedures

• Administer Microsoft 365 suite (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
• Manage Intune for device compliance, app deployment, and endpoint security
• Configure and maintain Active Directory, Azure AD, and Group Policies
• Support Windows 10/11 desktop environments, including patching and updates
• Implement and monitor security policies using Defender for Endpoint and Conditional Access

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business needs
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Provide technical mentorship and support to junior engineers

• Monday to Friday: 08H30 – 17H00
• Standby would also be required at times