Intermediate & Senior System Infrastructure Engineer

CSG Recruit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT professional to focus on infrastructure maintenance, disaster recovery planning, and network administration. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in Azure, SQL backups, and cybersecurity principles. Relevant certifications and experience in cloud infrastructure will be advantageous for this role.

Skills

Infrastructure maintenance

SQL backups

Cybersecurity principles

Disaster recovery planning

Microsoft Azure

Network administration

Server technologies (Windows Server, Linux/Unix)

Backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault)

Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Education

BSC in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Microsoft certifications

Security certifications

Job description

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience with infrastructure maintenance.
• Understanding of SQL backups
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Previous experience in developing and testing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Microsoft Azure experience
• Advantageous :
• BSC in Computer Science or a related field
• Microsoft certifications
• Security certifications
• Expertise or experience with
• ManageEngine range of products.
• Proven expertise in network administration (TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, wireless).
• Strong knowledge of server technologies (Windows Server, Linux / Unix, Active Directory, virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V).
• Experience with backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Acronis) and disaster recovery planning.
• Extensive experience with Hyper-V replication, Veeam backup and replication.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator, Cisco CCNA, or similar.
• Familiarity with monitoring and management tools (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds, Zabbix).
• Experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.
• Strong skills for daily operational challenges
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including participation in an on-call rotation if required.