Server Engineer

ICTEngage; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Server Engineer. The role requires strong Active Directory management and 3 years of professional experience. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance and managing backups. The ideal candidate will have a university degree and a dedication to high-quality service.

Benefits

Medical insurance

BYOD payment options

Provident fund

Qualifications

• 3 years professional experience with 1 year dedicated server experience.
• Related training in the required fields.

Responsibilities

• Monitor service dashboards and escalate issues.
• Manage and monitor installed systems.
• Test and maintain operating systems.

Skills

Active Directory management

VMware exposure

Backup solutions knowledge (Veeam)

Scripting skills

SQL exposure

Education

University degree or diploma

Job description

Our client is searching for an experienced intermediate Server Engineer with a forever learning mindset.

The ideal candidate will help build, maintain, and troubleshoot, the company's rapidly expanding co-lo and cloud infrastructure. They will work alongside other engineers to ensure the highest levels of performance and ability and manage any problems that arise.

What are we looking for?

• Strong Active Directory management skills
• Exposure to VMware and virtual environments
• Experience in configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting systems

GPOs, DHCP, DNS, IIS, Exchange

• Substantial knowledge of backup solutions (such as Veeam)
• Strong scripting and technical skills
• Exposure to SQL environments

The NOT-SO-TECHNICAL requirements:

• This is a fast-paced role: which will suit engineer(s) who are meticulous, self-starters who can take ownership of a task and are confident in seeing a project through to completion.
• Possess a sharp analytical mind and strong numeracy skills.
• A team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Demonstrates good communication skills in small groups.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Open to flexible out-of-hours work for critical maintenance needs.
• Passionate about their work, and committed to achieving high-quality results.

What will the job consist of:

• The initial role will comprise of monitoring of service dashboards and escalation to tier 2/3 technicians, whilst in the onboarding phase. More responsibility will be placed on the technician once they have proven their knowledge of the required skills.
• Manage and monitor installed systems
• Test and maintain operating systems
• Monitor application performance
• Monitor backup and replication status
• Test and maintain disaster recovery plans
• The job includes being part of a rotating after-hours support schedule

Minimum requirements:

• Hold a relevant university degree or diploma.
• Some form of related training to the experience fields listed above.
• Have 3 years of professional experience with at least 1 year of dedicated server experience.

What else do we offer:

• Medical Insurance plan (Accidental cover and day-to-day benefits)
• BYOD & personal internet line payment options
• Provident fund