Senior Network & Data Center Architect | FortiGate Expert

JVR Software; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking a senior IT Infrastructure Architect to architect, administer, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments, backups, disaster recovery, and a robust virtualized infrastructure. You will oversee core network services, firewall policy management, and VPNs while leading security and identity management across Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Exchange, and Mimecast.

The role requires 7+ years of IT infrastructure experience and non-negotiable FortiGate expertise, with strong

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure and Windows Server environments.
• 5+ years’ hands-on enterprise networking experience.
• Non-negotiable: proven, in-depth FortiGate firewall expertise.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Exchange, Mimecast, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Architect, administer, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments, virtual infrastructure, backups, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Oversee full-stack network infrastructure, including routing, switching, VLAN segmentation, site-to-site VPNs, and wireless networking.
• Manage FortiGate firewalls, performing advanced policy configuration, security audits, and fault diagnosis.
• Lead directory and security management across Microsoft 365, Azure AD / Entra ID, Exchange, and Mimecast environments.
• Perform high-level vulnerability remediation, server patching, SSL deployment, and basic SQL Server support.
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point, implementing SOPs under ITIL best practices and mentoring junior engineering staff.

Skills

FortiGate expertise

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

Azure AD / Entra ID

Networking (TCP/IP DNS DHCP)

ITIL / SOPs

Security auditing

Leadership / mentoring

Tools

FortiGate Firewalls

Microsoft 365

Azure AD / Entra ID

Exchange / Mimecast

Job description

JVR Software is seeking a senior IT Infrastructure Architect to architect, administer, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments, backups, disaster recovery, and a robust virtualized infrastructure. You will oversee core network services, firewall policy management, and VPNs while leading security and identity management across Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Exchange, and Mimecast.

The role requires 7+ years of IT infrastructure experience and non-negotiable FortiGate expertise, with strong