Senior IT Consultant at Bluekey Seidor

Job description

Bluekey Network Solutions a partner company of Bluekey Seidor is looking for an experienced Senior IT Consultant to join a growing Johannesburg team.

The successful candidate will assist clients with all their IT needs.

Qualification and Requirements

• MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) or equivalent required
• Mimecast and Office365 Certifications (advantage)
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience within a similar environment
• Must have Valid Drivers’ License and Own Reliable Vehicle (will be reimbursed for business travel)
• Willing to Travel to Customer Sites on daily basis
• Must be available for Standby over Weekends and Public Holidays

Essential Technical Knowledge

• Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Microsoft Exchange
• Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Strong knowledge of networking, including routing, switching and firewalls
• Office 365
• Advantageous Knowledge:
• Sonicwall Firewalls
• Mimecast
• Dell Server Hardware
• VMware and Hyper-V
• Linux (SLES)

Responsibilities

• Network connectivity issues (e.g., user not able to access the network share files)
• Internet connectivity issues (e.g., logging calls with ISP)
• Printer issues (e.g., printer not printing)
• Installation of 3rd party software (e.g., Adobe, pdf writer, java etc.)
• Antivirus troubleshooting (e.g., AV blocking of software)
• Email issues (e.g., user not able to send or receive emails)
• Workstations backups and reformat (windows and software installation)
• Troubleshoot exchange issues (e.g. creation of users, setup forwards, aliases, etc.)
• DHCP & DNS issues (e.g. creation of exclusions, issues with DHCP leases)
• Experience with setup and management of virtualizations (e.g. Hyper-V,VMware, Oracle Virtual box, etc.)
• Management of server and desktop backups (e.g. Symantec, Free File Sync, Windows backups, etc.)
• Server maintenance (e.g. troubleshooting of event logs)
• Able to work as a team & provide customer service
• Ability to escalate or ask for assistance when needed on a timely manner
• Must be open and excited to learn new technologies

Qualities we are looking for:

• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Research and Analytical skills
• Excellent Problem Solving skills
• Time Management skills
• Punctual