Remote IT Infrastructure Deployment Specialist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Certifications & training

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote IT Infrastructure Installation Specialist to plan, configure, and oversee deployments from a remote location within South Africa. You will guide on-site teams, troubleshoot remotely, and ensure scalable hardware, software, and virtualization installations for nationwide clients.

The role requires 5+ years in IT infrastructure, strong server/network skills, and proficiency with VMware/Hyper-V, RMM tools, and scripting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure support.
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP) and storage solutions.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Proficient in remote management and scripting (PowerShell/Bash) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Remotely plan and design IT infrastructure deployment strategies for new client setups and system upgrades.
• Provide detailed technical guidance and support to on-site installation teams via phone, video conferencing, and documentation.
• Configure and manage network devices, servers, storage systems, and other IT hardware using remote management tools.
• Oversee the installation and setup of operating systems, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), and essential software applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues encountered during remote deployments, escalating to senior engineers when necessary.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, configuration guides, and installation procedures.
• Collaborate with project managers, sales teams, and client IT departments to ensure project timelines and objectives are met.
• Conduct remote testing and validation of installed systems to ensure they meet performance and security requirements.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices in IT infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Assist in the development and refinement of standardized installation processes and checklists.
• Provide remote support for post-installation issues and system optimizations.

Skills

Remote IT infrastructure

VMware vSphere

PowerShell

Network troubleshooting

Tools

RMM tools

SSH

Remote Desktop

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote IT Infrastructure Installation Specialist to plan, configure, and oversee deployments from a remote location within South Africa. You will guide on-site teams, troubleshoot remotely, and ensure scalable hardware, software, and virtualization installations for nationwide clients.

The role requires 5+ years in IT infrastructure, strong server/network skills, and proficiency with VMware/Hyper-V, RMM tools, and scripting.