Expert Level IT Technician – Microsoft Johannesburg

HR Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Managed IT Services company in Johannesburg seeks an Expert Level IT Technician with extensive experience in Microsoft environments. This senior position requires expertise in advanced system administration, cloud architecture, and networking. Candidates should have at least 5 years in Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and infrastructure support. Strong troubleshooting skills and relevant certifications are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Microsoft 365 Admin Centre experience required.
• 5+ years of Windows Server setup, maintenance, and support needed.
• 3+ years of cloud architecture, specifically Azure.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced system administration and server management.
• Handle networking, cloud architecture, and infrastructure independently.

Skills

Microsoft Expertise

Networking Setup, Maintenance & Administration

Desktop Support (Advanced Level)

Firewall Setup & Maintenance

Email Migrations

Cloud Architecture (Azure)

Patch Management / RMM Tools

Education

Microsoft 365 Certifications

A+ / N+

MCSA / MCSE

Azure Certification

Tools

Windows Server

Sophos

ESET

VMware

Job description

Expert Level IT Technician – Microsoft

Our client, a leading Managed IT Services and Cloud Solutions company operating nationally, is looking for a high-level Microsoft Specialist to join their Johannesburg team.

This role is for someone who performs at senior level, knows Microsoft environments end-to-end, and can handle advanced system administration, cloud architecture, networking, and server management without supervision.

If you want a role where your technical expertise is actually recognized and where you’re trusted to run high-impact infrastructure, this position will suit you.

Core Expert-Level Competencies (5+ Years Required)

• Microsoft Expertise
  • Microsoft 365 Admin Centre – 5 years
  • Microsoft 365 SharePoint – 5 years
  • Windows Server (Setup, Maintenance & Support) – 5 years
• Infrastructure & Support
  • Networking Setup, Maintenance & Administration – 5 years
  • Desktop Support (Advanced Level) – 5 years

Advanced Skills (3+ Years Required)

• Firewall Setup & Maintenance (Sophos required) – 3 years
• Email Migrations – 3 years
• Cloud Architecture (Azure) – 3 years
• Cloud Hosted Server Environments – 3 years
• Hosted Backup Solutions – 3 years
• Patch Management / RMM Tools – 3 years
• ESET Setup & Maintenance – 3 years

Additional Proficiencies (2+ Years Preferred)

• PABX Setup & Maintenance – 2 years

Desired Certifications (Highly Advantageous)

• Microsoft 365 Certifications
• A+ / N+
• MCSA / MCSE
• Azure Certification
• Firewall Certifications
• VMware Experience