Senior Infrastructure Server Engineer at Swift Momentum

Job Description

A Cape Town based company is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Server Engineer to provide day-to-day support within the IT infrastructure operations environment, with the primary focus being on the support of physical and virtual servers as well as their respective applications. The role will involve troubleshooting of both hardware and software related issues and execution of documented operational and maintenance procedures.

Duties

• Installation, support and troubleshooting of Windows based server hardware
• Installation, support and troubleshooting of Windows Server operating systems
• DNS and DHCP support and maintenance
• Patch management and anti-virus support
• Day-to-day maintenance and support of MS Exchange and Lync environments
• Setup, maintain and support the VMware ESX environment
• Active directory maintenance and support including application of group policies and general directory maintenance
• Responsible for documentation of processes and procedures within the IT Infrastructure operations environment
• Adhere to strict change control and project management procedures
• Provide support for and interact with the IT Ops teams to continuously enhance the environment
• Provide after-hours support as and when required

Requirements

• 5-10 years relevant Server experience
• A comprehensive working knowledge of all MS Windows operating systems, specifically Windows server editions
• MCSE or MCITP
• Diploma in Information Systems advantageous but not essential
• Extensive knowledge of Operating system security
• Some form of scripting skill i.e. PowerShell, VB, etc.
• Conversant with HP, Dell, Oracle Sun and Cisco server technologies
• Proven experience in a pressurized operations support environment
• Some Linux knowledge or experience advantageous
• Knowledge of Netapp SAN storage advantageous.

Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem solving capability
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Friendly and approachable
• Planning, organizational and time management skills
• Very good team player, but must be able to work on their own and set their own goals
• Detail oriented
• Tenacity and the ability to get things done.