WINDOWS SERVER ENGINEER (FTC) – CAPE TOWN – WESTERN CAPE

Tych Business Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider based in Cape Town is looking for a skilled Windows Server Administrator to oversee daily server maintenance, support applications, and ensure security standards. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and necessary certifications in Microsoft systems and VMware. This is a 12-month contract position offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Matric and tertiary qualification.
• 5 years of relevant experience in Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems.
• Familiarity with HP server hardware platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily server system maintenance and monitoring.
• Supporting applications on Windows servers and providing 3rd level support.
• Documenting and updating server administration and security procedures.

Skills

SCCM

Public DNS management

Mimecast

Intune

Linux

Education

Matric and tertiary qualification

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Windows Server)

VMware certification

Tools

Windows Server

VMware vSphere 8

Job description

Responsibilities

• Daily server system maintenance and monitoring
• Daily Active Directory maintenance and service monitoring and health checks
• Supporting applications on Windows servers and providing 3rd level support
• Problem resolution and fault finding
• Windows server administration, support and disaster recovery procedures
• Ensuring that security standards are adhered to
• Testing and evaluating new server software products and server-related hardware
• Providing technical assistance in projects
• Providing support and technical advice
• Documenting and updating server administration, disaster recovery and security procedures

Requirements

• Matric and tertiary qualification
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Windows Server)
• VMware certification
• 5 years relevant working experience in relation to Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems
• Network protocols (TCP/IP)
• Windows Server Systems (i.e. Exchange, Active Directory, Terminal Services, IIS)
• Technical Project Management
• ITIL or similar service management principles
• Familiarity with HP server hardware platforms would be an advantage
• VMware vSphere 8

SKills

• SCCM
• Public DNS management
• Mimecast
• Intune
• Linux

Duration

• 12 Month contract