Systems Engineer â Lead office migration for SAâs leading FMCG company â Johannesburg â Up to R[...]

Acuity Consultants; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 714,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG group in Johannesburg is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the IT infrastructure move to a new location. The role requires experience in server deployment, network administration, and managing both physical and virtual environments. The ideal candidate will have MCSA certification and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Proficient in designing & deploying physical & virtual servers.
• Experience with infrastructure relocation or major system migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning for IT infrastructure move.
• Perform hands-on implementation and coordinate hardware setup.
• Ensure all services are restored without disruption.

Skills

Server deployment & configuration

Network administration

Microsoft Windows

Linux

Virtual environments management

Education

MCSA certification

Diploma

Job description

Overview

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Systems Engineer with server (Microsoft / Linux) deployment & configuration experience and network administration experience to join SAs leading FMCG group as they move their operations to a cutting-edge tech-enabled location.

You will be key to the planning design deployment and secure migration of the companys technical systems as they transition to a new future-proof premises.

This Systems Engineer role is Johannesburg-based with a CTC of up to R840K per annum.

The Company

This is a market LEADING South African FMCG business that has become a well-renowned household name. This proudly South African tech-integrated organization has manufactured marketed and distributed their very well-known brand range of household products for well over 20 years.

They have recently experienced exceptional growth during the past few years due to an increase in consumer demand which they leveraged thanks to their continuous commitment to tech-enabled business operations.

The Role

As Systems Engineer your role will be to lead the technical planning and on-the-ground execution of the IT infrastructure move to the companys new location. You will support the IT Manager with both strategic input and hands-on implementation auditing current infrastructure coordinating disassembly and reinstallation of servers and network hardware configuring and validating systems and ensuring all services are restored without disruption.

Your responsibilities will include setting up & configuring hardware / software managing virtual environments (Windows / Linux) deploying Active Directory & Office 365 maintaining servers and workstations and overseeing post-move optimisation and support. Youll also configure peripherals like access control printers and Wi-Fi ensuring full operational readiness in the new environment.

Requirements

• 5 years experience as a Systems Engineer
• MCSA-certified
• Experience designing & deploying physical & virtual servers
• Microsoft & Linux server configuration experience
• Network administration experience
• Experience with infrastructure relocation or major system migration projects (advantageous)
• ITIL knowledge

Key Skills

• Diploma
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Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1