Senior Server Engineer - Windows/Linux Infra & Automation

Wenz; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenz in Cape Town seeks a senior Server Engineer for the Group IT infrastructure team. You will design, administer, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments, storage platforms, and core infrastructure services, while advancing automation, IaC, and DevOps practices to boost efficiency and scalability.

The role requires strong troubleshooting across hardware, OS, storage, and cloud, with responsibilities spanning design, implementation, and documentation of operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Microsoft certification (MCSE/MCITP) or equivalent.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent.
• Cloud platform/infrastructure certification (Azure, AWS) or equivalent.
• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field recommended.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments in an enterprise setting.
• Experience with enterprise server infrastructure (Dell, HPE, Cisco) and related hardware.
• Proven ability in high-pressure operational support with strict availability requirements.
• Understanding of OS hardening, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience with enterprise storage technologies (NetApp SAN) advantageous.
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems (Ubuntu, Red Hat) advantageous.
• Experience with IaC, DevOps practices and automation advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving across infrastructure, OS, storage, and cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise server, virtualization, and infrastructure environments for high availability and performance.
• Manage and support Windows-based server platforms, including installation, patching, monitoring, and support.
• Design, implement, and support Linux/open-source infrastructure, ensuring stability and security.
• Administer and optimize enterprise storage platforms for data availability and performance.
• Develop and maintain automation and IaC solutions to support DevOps and reduce manual work.
• Administer and optimize virtualized infrastructure for scalability and resource efficiency.
• Implement and maintain Active Directory forests, domains, authentication, and security services.
• Support enterprise messaging and collaboration environments for reliability and continuity.
• Deliver cloud transformation initiatives including migrations and hybrid integration.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex incidents.
• Participate in after-hours support and escalation to maintain services.
• Ensure compliance with change governance and project delivery methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to improve services and performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and knowledge repositories.
• Identify opportunities for modernization, automation, and process improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Ownership

Communication

Automation interest

Education

MCSE/MCITP

VMware VCP

Azure/AWS cloud cert

IT degree (Info Systems/CS)

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Bash

VMware virtualization

Windows Server

NetApp SAN

Job description

Wenz in Cape Town seeks a senior Server Engineer for the Group IT infrastructure team. You will design, administer, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments, storage platforms, and core infrastructure services, while advancing automation, IaC, and DevOps practices to boost efficiency and scalability.

The role requires strong troubleshooting across hardware, OS, storage, and cloud, with responsibilities spanning design, implementation, and documentation of operational procedures.