Remote IT Infrastructure Specialist at Kontak Recruitment

• A growing South African IT solutions company serving clients across South Africa is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist to join its team. This is a remote/work-from-home position, with occasional travel to clients within your region.
• You won't just fix problems; you'll shape solutions. As a solutions architect, implementor, and ongoing support resource, you'll play a central role in designing and delivering technology infrastructure that genuinely transforms how businesses operate. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, love solving complex technical challenges, and take pride in building lasting client relationships, this role is for you.

What's on Offer:

• Fully remote position with a supportive, experienced team behind you
• A dynamic environment where no two days look the same
• Ongoing in-house training, coaching, and opportunities for further education
• Real scope for career growth within a company that invests in its people
• The chance to work with a wide range of clients and industries across South Africa

Technical Skills and Qualifications

• Degree or higher diploma in Technology, Computer Science, or Business Management (preferred)
• Proven experience in a team-based IT environment
• Microsoft Infrastructure & Cloud: Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams
• Microsoft Power Platform: PowerApps, Power Automate, SharePoint integration
• Server & Virtualisation: Server hardware, virtualisation technologies
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implementation and management of backup/DR solutions
• IT Security: Firewalls, routers, EDR/XDR/MDR, security policy, penetration testing
• Networking: Layer 2 & 3 design, troubleshooting, and implementation
• Voice: Hosted PABX setup and troubleshooting
• AI & Emerging Tech: Microsoft Azure AI services or equivalent (advantageous)
• Strong documentation, report writing, and project proposal skills

Additional Requirements

• Valid South African driver's licence and own reliable vehicle (non-negotiable)
• Willingness to travel to clients within your region when required
• Flexibility to work after hours when the situation demands it
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, implementing, and supporting client IT infrastructure, both on-premise and in the cloud
• Acting as a trusted advisor and solutions architect for new and existing clients
• Contributing to and managing projects from proposal through to delivery
• Providing hands-on support across networking, security, server infrastructure, and cloud platforms
• Collaborating with a close-knit team to continuously improve client environments and internal processes