Senior Microsoft Engineer (Level 4)

Ntt Data; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Johannesburg is looking for a Senior Microsoft Engineer to design and manage infrastructure solutions on-premises and in Azure. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with Microsoft technologies, automation, security, and compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing Azure environments and providing mentorship to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Bachelor's degree in business administration, IT or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in a senior Microsoft engineering role.
• Proven expertise in managing and supporting Microsoft technologies across hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Microsoft infrastructure including Windows Server and SQL Server.
• Oversee Microsoft Azure environments ensuring performance and security.
• Lead automation of maintenance tasks using PowerShell.

Skills

Cloud architectures

Monitoring tools

Security and compliance frameworks

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, IT or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft 365

Windows Server

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT systems and supports automation, security, and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Management.
• Design and manage Microsoft infrastructure including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and SQL Server.
• Oversee Microsoft Azure environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
• Lead automation of maintenance tasks using PowerShell and other scripting tools.
• Security and Compliance.
• Implement and manage security tools and protocols.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Utilize vulnerability scanners (e.g., Tenable) to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaboration and Support.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Project Execution.
• Lead or support infrastructure projects, including migrations, upgrades, and deployments.
• Develop detailed project specifications and implementation plans.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Bachelors degree in business administration, IT or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years experience in a senior Microsoft engineering role.
• Proven expertise in managing and supporting Microsoft technologies across hybrid environments.
• Windows Server (2012 and up)
• Active Directory (AD DS, ADFS, Azure AD)
• PowerShell scripting
• Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint)
• Group Policy configuration

Skills:

• Cloud architectures (Azure preferred)
• Monitoring tools (e.g., CheckMK, Elastic)
• Security and compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Certifications such as MCSE, MCSA, or Azure Solutions Architect are a plus.