Infra Structure Engineer

OryxAlign Limited; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support, maintain, and enhance infrastructure services. This role requires strong skills in Windows Server, Azure AD, and networking. The ideal candidate will work closely with various teams and ensure the stability and performance of infrastructure platforms. Experience in managing multi-tenant environments is essential. The position involves participation in on-call rotations and requires flexibility with working hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Infrastructure / Systems Engineering within MSP or multi-tenant environments.
• Skilled in PowerShell for scripting, automation and configuration tasks.
• Familiarity with service management platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3rd-line escalation support for incidents and service requests.
• Support migration and maintenance of workloads in Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Monitor system health and capacity trends; perform proactive remediation.

Skills

Windows Server

Azure AD & Microsoft 365 administration

VMware or Hyper-V virtualisation

Networking technologies (TCP / IP, VLANs, routing)

PowerShell scripting

Education

Microsoft Certifications (AZ-104, MS-102, AZ-900)

CompTIA Network+/Server+

Tools

ConnectWise

Autotask

Job description

Role Purpose

The Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing infrastructure services across OryxAlign and client environments. This role provides 3rd-line technical support, delivers infrastructure projects, and ensures the stability, performance, and security of server, network, cloud, and storage platforms. The Infrastructure Engineer works closely with the Service Desk, Security, Cloud, and UK technical teams to ensure reliable service delivery and excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Support & Maintenance

• Provide 3rd-line escalation support for incidents and service requests from Service Desk teams.
• Maintain and support :
• Windows Server / Active Directory / Group Policy
• Azure AD & Microsoft 365 platforms
• Virtualisation platforms (VMware / Hyper‑V)
• On‑prem and cloud storage systems
• Backup platforms and DR environments
• Troubleshoot performance, connectivity, and system health issues across multi‑tenant environments.

Cloud & Modern Workplace

• Support migration and maintenance of workloads in Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Implement security, compliance and identity configurations in Azure AD and M365.
• Administer Microsoft Exchange Online & Teams environments.

Network & Security

• Support and maintain network appliances (Switching, Routing, VPN, Firewalls).
• Configure and troubleshoot :
• VLANs, routing, DNS, DHCP, site‑to‑site VPNs
• Firewalls (Fortinet / Cisco / Sophos depending on client stack)
• Work closely with the Security Engineering team to apply hardening, patching, and compliance standards.

Project Delivery

• Participate in planning and delivering infrastructure upgrade and transformation projects.
• Perform system migrations, Office / M365 onboarding, server refreshes and cloud buildouts.
• Document solutions, changes, and designs following OryxAlign standards.

Monitoring & Documentation

• Monitor system health and capacity trends; perform proactive remediation.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the configuration management system (CMDB).
• Ensure updates are logged and tracked within the ticketing system and closed in line with SLAs.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years experience in Infrastructure / Systems Engineering within MSP or multi‑tenant environments.
• Strong experience in :
• Windows Server, AD, Group Policy
• Azure AD & Microsoft 365 administration
• VMware or Hyper‑V virtualisation
• Good understanding of networking technologies (TCP / IP, VLANs, routing, firewall rules, VPNs).
• Skilled in PowerShell for scripting, automation and configuration tasks.
• Familiarity with ConnectWise, Autotask or similar service management platforms is advantageous.

Qualifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory)

• Microsoft Certifications (AZ‑104, MS‑102, AZ‑900 or similar).
• CompTIA Network+ / Server+ (advantageous).
• VMware VCP or Hyper‑V experience beneficial.
• Cisco CCNA (advantageous).

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work in a structured, SLA‑driven environment.
• Calm and methodical under pressure.
• Collaborative team player, cross‑region (Cape Town & UK).

Working Conditions

• Standard Cape Town working hours with required overlap with UK operations.
• Participation in on‑call / after‑hours maintenance or incident response rotation as required.