Remote Systems Engineer – 12-Month Contract (PowerShell & VMware)

Supportwave; Noord-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Supportwave is seeking a Systems Engineer for a 12-month renewable contract. This fully remote role supports and maintains critical IT infrastructure across distributed environments, requiring strong technical expertise and independence.

Key duties include administering Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online), VMware/Hyper-V, Windows Server/Active Directory, and BDR solutions, plus PowerShell automation and L3 troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Microsoft 365 including Exchange Online.
• Strong VMware/Hyper-V virtualization experience.
• Proficient in Windows Server and Active Directory management.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery (BDR).
• PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Advanced L3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely and independently in a distributed environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online.
• Manage virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Oversee networking infrastructure and ensure optimal performance.
• Handle Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell.
• Provide advanced L3 troubleshooting and conduct root cause analysis for complex issues.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure system reliability and security.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

VMware

Hyper-V

Networking

Windows Server

Active Directory

BDR

PowerShell

L3 Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

English

Tools

Azure

RMM

SAN Storage

Job description

Supportwave is seeking a Systems Engineer for a 12-month renewable contract. This fully remote role supports and maintains critical IT infrastructure across distributed environments, requiring strong technical expertise and independence.

Key duties include administering Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online), VMware/Hyper-V, Windows Server/Active Directory, and BDR solutions, plus PowerShell automation and L3 troubleshooting.