Senior Server Engineer - Virtualization, Cloud & Security

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a senior server administrator to design, deploy and maintain enterprise servers and virtual environments. The role requires 8 years in a similar capacity, strong skills in VMware/Hyper-V, Windows and Linux, and scripting with PowerShell or Python.

A focus on security, updates, and incident response is essential for reliable operations. The candidate will work across server, storage, and network interfaces, implementing robust solutions aligned with business goals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, CompTIA Server+, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator.
• 8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in server virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V), scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python), and both Windows and Linux server operating systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (e.g., Windows, Linux, VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Ensure regular system updates, patches, and upgrades to maintain system stability and security.
• Monitor server performance, utilization, and health; troubleshoot performance issues and take corrective actions.
• Conduct routine server health checks, disk space management, and log analysis.
• Architect and implement robust server solutions to meet business needs, balancing performance, scalability, and security.
• Design server configurations, virtual environments, and network storage solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Oversee server infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Implement server security best practices, including patch management, vulnerability assessment, and remediation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS) by applying appropriate security controls.
• Maintain, update, and monitor antivirus software, firewalls, and other security mechanisms.
• Manage access control policies, user privileges, and authentication mechanisms.
• Diagnose and resolve complex server‑related issues that arise within the infrastructure.
• Serve as an escalation point for lower‑level engineers and support teams for technical issues.
• Respond to incidents and outages promptly and work to restore systems to optimal functionality.
• Collaborate with network engineers and application developers to ensure server infrastructure meets network, database, and application requirements.
• Integrate server infrastructure seamlessly with other systems to support applications, databases, and web services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve compatibility issues between the server environment and various applications.

Job description

Boardroom Appointments seeks a senior server administrator to design, deploy and maintain enterprise servers and virtual environments. The role requires 8 years in a similar capacity, strong skills in VMware/Hyper-V, Windows and Linux, and scripting with PowerShell or Python.

A focus on security, updates, and incident response is essential for reliable operations. The candidate will work across server, storage, and network interfaces, implementing robust solutions aligned with business goals,