A highly reputable investment company based in Cape Town is looking for an extraordinary Microsoft Certified Server Engineer to be part of the team. You would be responsible for ensuring the server infrastructures of various clients are being maintained, to provide day-to-day support within the IT Infrastructure operations environment, with the primary focus being on provisioning and support of physical and virtual servers as well as their respective applications. The role will encapsulate troubleshooting of both hardware and software related issues and execution of documented operational and maintenance procedures.

What you need to have is:
• Microsoft Server Infrastructure Engineer
• Windows Server
• MS Exchange
• Lync
• DNS
• DHCP
• VMWare ESX
• Conversant with HP, Oracle Sun and Cisco server technologies

Requirements
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role (non-negotiable)
• Configuration, design and maintenance of Microsoft Exchange
• Configuration, design and maintenance of Active Directory
• Preferably have solid skills in PowerShell scripting
• A comprehensive working knowledge of all Microsoft Server operating systems and technologies
• Conversant with HP, Oracle Sun and Cisco server technologies
• Proven experience in a pressurized operations support environment
• Knowledge of operating system security
• Experience with NetApp SAN storage and Linux OS advantageous

Education
• MCSE or MCITP
• Degree or Diploma in Information Systems is advantageous

Responsibilities
• Installation, support and troubleshooting of Windows based server software
• Patch management and anti-virus support
• Setup, maintain and support the VMware ESX environment
• Adhere to strict change control and project management procedures
• Provide support for and interact with the Retail and Institutional IT Ops teams to continuously enhance the environment
• Responsible for documentation of processes and procedures within the IT Infrastructure operations environment

If you’re looking for someone who will respect your life outside of work, pay you well (without you having to beg) and give you regular access to cool tech & work; pop your CV.
The reference Number for this position is TM47510. It’s a permanent position based in Cape Town offering a salary of R550 000 – R650 000 per annum cost to company, negotiable based on experience. Contact Tlhalefang on tlhalefangm@e-merge.co.za or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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