IT Engineer

QE Services IT Recruitment; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT recruitment is seeking an IT Engineer for a permanent role in Bellville. The ideal candidate will manage 2nd line support, assist with installations, and engage in various IT projects, requiring strong skills in SQL and Microsoft Servers, alongside certifications like MCSA and MCSE.

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL or relevant certification beneficial.
• MCSA, MCSE certification preferred.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd line support to the Product Specialist team.
• Assist with installations and partake in IT projects.
• Manage and maintain backups and support internal infrastructure.

Skills

SQL

Operating system installation

Software troubleshooting

Remote support

Microsoft Servers

Azure

Education

MCSA Certification

MCSE Certification

A+ Certification

N+ Certification

Job description

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an IT Engineer to join them on a permanent basis

IT / Finance

Responsibilities

• 2nd line support to the Product Specialist team
• Assist with installations (remote / onsite)
• Partake (actively) in IT projects and play a role in bringing them to life
• Day-to-day IT support for internal users and by extension to the support team
• Willing to work standby shifts for emergencies
• Capable of working on their own (unsupervised) or as part of a team (collaborative)
• Support bespoke in-house applications
• Support internal infrastructure (Windows Server, hosted PBX, Printers, end user support)
• Managing and maintaining backups
• Maintain / Support SQL Server
  
  

Experience

• SQL or relevant certification (beneficial)
• MCSA, MCSE certification (preferred)
• A+, N+ certification (preferred)
• FORTIGATE certified (beneficial)
• Azure related qualifications a huge plus
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues
• Experienced in configuring and managing network devices such as switches, firewalls (working network knowledge required) (FortiGate a plus)
• Expertise in Microsoft operating systems
• Ability to implement and manage virtualized environments / workloads using VMware and Hyper-V technologies
• Proven experience working with cloud services (Azure)
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, including threat detection and prevention (both via Anti-Virus applications and Azure managed Defender)
• Experience setting up VPN's with a solid understanding of SSL tunnelling between Azure and on-prem
• Expertise in monitoring systems, performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Strong proficiency in reading and understanding log data, event viewer and the ability to interpret this data
• Problem solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve computing issues (infrastructure, cloud hosted and end-user support)
• Proficiency in supporting, managing of hosted PBX solution (Yeastar)
• Experience in SQL management, configuration
• Ability to R&D new technologies and accurately relay to internal team
• Proficient in managing helpdesk calls
  
  

Competencies

• A detail orientated mindset with a keen eye for fine detail
• Curious & eager to learn - the kid who took his toys apart to understand how it worked
• Excellent communicator who can collaborate with stakeholders, and effectively communicate technical and non-technical information
• A team player willing to go the extra mile to get the job done
• An individual with a yearning for growth and knowledge, willingness to learn new things
• Exceptional personal / interpersonal skills who can integrate with our tech culture
• A problem-solving mindset
  
  

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review

Desired Skills

• SQL
• Azure
• Operating system installation
• Microsoft Servers
• Software troubleshooting
• Remote support