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Job summary
A leading technical services firm is seeking an experienced Senior IT Technician/Firewall to join their team in Roodepoort, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing IT projects, maintaining secure IT environments, and leading a technical team. Applicants should have over 5 years of relevant experience, including firewall management and Windows Server expertise. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience managing and leading IT teams.
- 3+ years experience in Azure cloud architecture.
- Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and maintain Sophos Firewalls.
- Manage IT projects end-to-end.
- Provide mentorship to IT support staff.
Skills
Education
Tools
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior IT Technician/Firewall to join our client's technical team. This role is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable IT environments for multiple clients. You will manage IT projects end-to-end, supervise technical team members, and act as a trusted advisor on infrastructure architecture and network security solutions.
The ideal candidate is a lateral thinker, proactive, solutions-driven, and comfortable working independently.
- Design, configure, and maintain Sophos Firewalls.
- Plan, lead, and execute IT infrastructure projects from concept to implementation.
- Install, configure, and maintain Windows Servers and ensure proper backups, patching, and system security.
- Manage Microsoft 365 admin and SharePoint environments, including user management, permissions, and governance.
- Perform email migrations (Exchange / IMAP / Microsoft 365).
- Provide advanced desktop support and troubleshooting (remote and onsite).
- Configure and administer networking infrastructure, including VLANs, routing, switching, and Wi-Fi.
- Deploy and manage cloud solutions, including Azure-based architectures and cloud-hosted servers.
- Manage RMM/Patch Management tools and ensure proactive monitoring and maintenance.
- Install and support endpoint security solutions (ESET).
- Configure and support PABX systems (VoIP).
- Document configurations, project deliverables, and client environment details.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to IT support staff and technicians.
- 5+ years experience managing and leading IT teams
- 5+ years hands-on experience with firewall configuration and maintenance (Sophos preferred)
- 5+ years experience with Windows Server installation, maintenance & troubleshooting
- 5+ years experience managing Microsoft 365 Admin Centre & SharePoint Admin
- Extensive experience with email migrations (Exchange / IMAP / Microsoft 365)
- 10+ years proven desktop support experience (onsite & remote)
- 10+ years experience with network configuration and administration (routing, switching, VLANs, Wi-Fi, etc.)
- Solid experience planning and leading IT infrastructure projects
- 3+ years experience in Azure cloud architecture
- 3+ years working with cloud-hosted servers
- 3+ years experience managing backup solutions
- 3+ years experience with RMM & patch management
- 3+ years experience installing and maintaining ESET Endpoint Security
- 2+ years experience configuring and supporting PABX / VoIP systems
- Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence
- Professional communication & presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and self-manage projects
- Office 365 certification
- A+, N+
- Microsoft certifications (MCSA / MCSE)
- Azure certification
- Firewall certifications
- VMware experience
- Tertiary IT qualification
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