ICT Engineer (MikroTik)

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an experienced ICT Infrastructure professional to manage and support VMware vSphere and core environments across multi-site setups. You will ensure compute, storage and network reliability, while upgrading and documenting capacity plans.

You will also handle MikroTik networking, Palo Alto firewalls, and cloud/identity services with emphasis on security, DR and compliance across platforms.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of enterprise ICT infrastructure experience.
• Experience with MikroTik, Palo Alto, and VMware vSphere.
• Knowledge of networking, virtualization, security, storage, backup and DR.
• Experience supporting multi-site infrastructure and operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support VMware vSphere and core infrastructure environments.
• Maintain compute, storage and networking platforms for reliability and scalability.
• Perform upgrades, capacity planning, optimisation, maintenance and documentation.
• Support MikroTik networking environments (routing, switching, wireless, VPNs, VLANs).
• Administer Palo Alto firewalls, security policies and connectivity solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise network performance, availability and security.
• Administer cloud services, identity platforms, DNS, certificates and access controls.
• Support external platforms and ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Networking

Security

Virtualisation

Storage

Backup

Disaster Recovery

Documentation

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Industry-recognised certifications

Tools

VMware vSphere

MikroTik

Palo Alto

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Platform Management

• Manage and support VMware vSphere and core infrastructure environments.
• Maintain compute, storage, and networking platforms for reliability and scalability.
• Perform upgrades, capacity planning, optimisation, maintenance, and documentation.

Network & Security

• Support MikroTik networking environments, including routing, switching, wireless, VPNs, and VLANs.
• Administer Palo Alto firewalls, security policies, and connectivity solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise network performance, availability, and security.

Cloud & Identity Services

• Administer cloud services, identity platforms, DNS, certificates, and access controls.
• Support external platforms and ensure compliance with security standards.

Job Experience and skill required

• 5 - 7 years experience in Enterprise ICT infrastructure, networking or systems administration roles
• Relevant tertiary qualification and industry0recognised certifications
• Experience supporting MikroTik networking, Palo Alto Firewall and VMware vSphere environments
• Working knowledge of networking, virtualisation, security, storage, backup, and disaster recovery technologies
• Experience supporting multi-site infrastructure environments and operational support activities