Senior MSP IT Support Engineer — 3rd Line, Multi-Client

Kontak; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak in South Africa seeks an Intermediate IT Support Engineer to join a small team delivering hands-on support across desktops, servers, networks, cloud services and security. You’ll handle third-line issues, assist with user requests and contribute to improvements after-hours when needed.

The role requires MSP experience, strong Windows skills, AD/DNS/DHCP, and Microsoft 365 administration, plus virtualization and backup tooling knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in IT support and infrastructure management.
• 3+ years MSP experience supporting multiple clients under SLAs.
• National Diploma in IT or equivalent.
• Strong Windows desktop and Windows Server support experience.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, shared folders and permissions.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams).
• Strong networking knowledge (VLANs, routing, switching, wireless, firewalls).
• Experience with Meraki, Netgear, Ubiquiti UniFi or similar networking technologies.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (Hyper‑V, VMware, Proxmox).
• Experience with backup/restore tools such as Veeam (incl. cloud).
• Familiarity with remote monitoring, ticketing and endpoint security tools.
• Experience with VoIP systems and network printers.
• Exposure to video surveillance and access control (HikCentral, Dahua).
• ITIL Foundation certification or practical ITIL-aligned processes.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable own vehicle.
• Microsoft certifications, Security+ and cPanel/Linux hosting advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-, second- and third-line support across multiple client environments.
• Set up users, configure new computers and resolve hardware, software, connectivity, email and access issues.
• Install, configure and maintain desktops, servers, network equipment and virtual infrastructure.
• Administer Microsoft 365 users, mailboxes, licences, permissions and email security.
• Diagnose and resolve server failures, network outages and other critical incidents.
• Assist with network and infrastructure design, changes, installation and commissioning.
• Monitor system health, security alerts, storage capacity and backup status.
• Perform preventative maintenance, patching, upgrades and scheduled reboots.
• Check for additional faults, risks or incorrect configurations while working on devices and systems.
• Investigate recurring problems and address underlying causes.
• Support printers, VoIP, surveillance, access control and hosting services.
• Prioritise tickets, keep clients informed and maintain documentation.
• Handle client information securely and follow data protection procedures.

Skills

5+ years IT support

MSP experience

Windows desktop and Server

Networking

Remote monitoring tools

VoIP systems

Driver's licence

Education

National Diploma in IT

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)

Meraki

Netgear

Ubiquiti UniFi

Hyper-V

VMware

Proxmox

Veeam

HikCentral

Dahua

Job description

Kontak in South Africa seeks an Intermediate IT Support Engineer to join a small team delivering hands-on support across desktops, servers, networks, cloud services and security. You’ll handle third-line issues, assist with user requests and contribute to improvements after-hours when needed.

The role requires MSP experience, strong Windows skills, AD/DNS/DHCP, and Microsoft 365 administration, plus virtualization and backup tooling knowledge.