Junior Systems Engineer

LINKFIELDS INNOVATIONS (PTY) LTD; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in system engineering. The role involves supporting the design and implementation of information systems, applying security principles, and utilizing M365. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in IT or related fields and an industry certification in Microsoft Azure or 365.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of system engineering experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Strong customer service orientation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and implementation of information systems.
• Apply security principles and software management best practices.
• Assist with data privacy practices and compliance requirements.
• Utilize M365 and support Exchange Online and Mimecast email security.
• Work with Device Management tools like Intune, AutoPilot, and SCCM.
• Identify vulnerabilities to enhance security posture.

Skills

Experience in system engineering

Project management skills

M365 mastery

Entry-level skills in Azure Cloud Computing

Experience with Device Management tools

Understanding of coding languages for scripting

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Industry certification to Microsoft Azure / 365 Administrator Associate or equivalent

Tools

M365

VMWare

Veeam

Intune

AutoPilot

SCCM

Job description

Overview

Experience in the design, development, and implementation of information systems and networks. Experience with information systems planning, security principles, and general software management best practices. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. Good project management skills. Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required. Mastery of M365 with entry-level skills in Azure Cloud Computing, VMWare, and Veeam. An understanding of M365 Mail Exchange Online and Mimecast securing email systems for email spam filtering will be beneficial. An understanding of Device Management tools such as Intune, AutoPilot, and SCCM. Experience in identifying vulnerabilities and configuring systems to enhance endpoint security posture. Knowledge of coding languages for scripting will be advantageous (e.g. Powershell).

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and implementation of information systems and networks.


• Apply information systems planning, security principles, and software management best practices.


• Assist with data privacy practices and compliance requirements.


• Demonstrate good project management skills and ability to conduct product/system research as required.


• Utilize M365 with growing experience in Azure Cloud Computing, VMware, and Veeam; support Exchange Online and Mimecast email security; assess spam filtering needs.


• Work with Device Management tools such as Intune, AutoPilot, and SCCM.


• Identify vulnerabilities and configure systems to enhance endpoint security posture.


• Gain experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) to support automation and tooling.

Qualifications

• The Junior Systems Engineer must have at least 3 - 5 years of system engineering experience.


• Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly desirable.


• Industry certification to Microsoft Azure / 365 Administrator Associate or equivalent.

Personal attributes

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.


• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.


• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.


• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.


• Strong customer service orientation.