Senior Server & Storage Systems Engineer

American International School Of Johannesburg; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Server and Systems Engineer to manage and implement enterprise server systems. Responsibilities include leading data server initiatives, providing mentorship to the IT team, and ensuring high availability and security of the network. Ideal candidates should have a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent, along with relevant certifications. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree of creativity and latitude.
• Willing to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to critically analyze a symptom, diagnose a fault, and plan action.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of complex enterprise-level network servers.
• Ensure successful integration of different systems.
• Develop and maintain technical and functional documentation.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Organizational and coordination abilities

Ability to collaborate

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field

Matric Certificate

ITIL, MCP, MCSE, and MCITP or other related certificates

Tools

Sophos

Hyper-V

Azure

Job description

A leading international school in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Server and Systems Engineer to manage and implement enterprise server systems. Responsibilities include leading data server initiatives, providing mentorship to the IT team, and ensuring high availability and security of the network. Ideal candidates should have a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent, along with relevant certifications. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.