Senior Remote Infrastructure Engineer

DevFinders; Pietermaritzburg; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DevFinders is seeking a Senior Remote Infrastructure Engineer with a passion for cloud technologies and IT infrastructure. This fully remote role includes leading technical support across diverse client environments, managing Office 365 and Azure systems, and mentoring junior team members. Enjoy 40 annual leave days and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative, innovation-driven team.

Benefits

Fully remote role

40 days of annual leave

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT support or infrastructure roles.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2016–2022), Azure, and Office 365.
• Hands-on experience with networking (DHCP, DNS, VLANs, Firewalls).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support for escalated technical issues.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and rollouts.
• Maintain network and system uptime through proactive monitoring.

Skills

Windows Server

Azure

Office 365

Networking

Communication

Documentation

Job description

Are you a seasoned IT professional with a passion for infrastructure, cloud technologies, and solving complex technical challenges?

We’re looking for a Senior Remote Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, fully remote environment and is eager to take ownership of high-level support and infrastructure projects across multiple client environments.

What You’ll Be Doing :

Provide expert-level support for escalated technical issues across cloud and on-premise environments.

Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and rollouts.

Manage and optimize Office 365 and Azure environments.

Maintain network and system uptime through proactive monitoring and disaster recovery planning.

Collaborate with service providers and internal teams to resolve complex issues.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Ensure compliance with IT security standards and data protection regulations.

What We’re Looking For :

5+ years of experience in IT support or infrastructure roles.

Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2016–2022), Azure, and Office 365.

Hands-on experience with networking (DHCP, DNS, VLANs, Firewalls, etc.).

Familiarity with Cyber Essentials and GDPR compliance.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and adapt to changing client needs.

Availability to work from 08 : 30 to 17 : 00 GMT / BST (UK time), with flexibility for occasional after-hours and weekend work based on client requirements.

Why Join Us?

Fully remote role.

40 days of annual leave.

Opportunities for career growth and technical development.

A collaborative, innovation-driven team environment.

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