Senior Server Architect: Cloud, Security & Automation

Professional Recruitment Network; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Recruitment Network seeks an experienced Lead Server Engineer to provide technical leadership across enterprise server infrastructure. The role covers design, implementation, optimisation and support for on-prem and cloud environments, ensuring secure, resilient operations.

The candidate will lead server initiatives, deliver Tier 3 support, mentor the team and coordinate with stakeholders and service providers to align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field preferred.
• 3+ years' experience supporting Microsoft 365 and enterprise server environments.
• VMware/Proxmox certification is essential; AWS certification/Profile advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain and optimise enterprise server infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud environments.
• Provide Tier 3 support for complex incidents and root-cause analysis.
• Mentor infrastructure team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external providers.
• Lead security, disaster recovery planning and compliance programs across on-prem and cloud.
• Drive automation using PowerShell and other infrastructure management tools.

Skills

VMware/Proxmox

Active Directory

Azure AD

PowerShell

Hybrid infrastructure

SaaS applications

Cloud networking

Security & compliance

AWS Certification

Project Management

SQL Server

SAP exposure

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Veeam

ITIL

Sophos

Mimecast

Rapid7

Datto

KnowBe4

Job description

Professional Recruitment Network seeks an experienced Lead Server Engineer to provide technical leadership across enterprise server infrastructure. The role covers design, implementation, optimisation and support for on-prem and cloud environments, ensuring secure, resilient operations.

The candidate will lead server initiatives, deliver Tier 3 support, mentor the team and coordinate with stakeholders and service providers to align with business goals.