Server Engineer (WINTEL and VMWARE) (2682) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Diploma in Information Technology at an NQF level 6.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience

Certificates:

• VMware Certified Professional and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• ITIL Foundation.
• VMware Administration: Expertise in vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
• Patch Management: Managing security and application patching using Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine, and SCCM.
• Security & Compliance: Ensuring PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 compliance through automated security updates.
• Server Builds & Migrations: Experience with server cloning, Sysprep, domain registrations, and OS upgrades.
• Monitoring & Automation: Utilizing SCOM, SCCM, PowerShell, Ansible, and VMware vRealize for proactive monitoring and automation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management of systems in accordance with ITIL Methodologies:

• Respond to calls and requests logged on Helpdesk timeously and resolve them accordingly.
• SLA Management for Service Availability
• Follow the change management, incident management and problem management according to the ITIL Framework.
• Continuous Improvements

Operational

• Provide solution design and technical recommendations for VMware infrastructure.
• Support and maintain VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery (DR) testing and configuration.
• Implement and manage server migrations and cloning, including Sysprep, domain registrations, and patching.
• Maintain N-1 compliance for server OS upgrades to support PCI-DSS certification.
• Implement and maintain centralized license solutions (KMS) and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) authentication.
• Manage server security patching (create deployment packages, build release notes, and deploy to Test, Dev, and Production environments for 1000+ servers).
• Manage server application patching (e.g., Internet Explorer, IIS, .Net) across all servers.
• Oversee desktop security patch management for 1000+ endpoints (desktops/laptops).
• Develop and maintain patch schedules for continuous system security.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks (PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Build and deploy new servers, including domain registration and patching.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for SCCM, SCOM, Manage Engine, Intune and server OS standards.
• Monitor system health and performance using SCOM (System Centre Operations Manager).

Reporting

• Daily System Availability KPI Reports: Generate and provide statistical reports on VMware infrastructure and systems monitoring performance.
• Incident Management Reporting: Track and report on all logged, open, and closed tickets related to VMware and Windows Server environments.
• Ad-Hoc Business Reports: Compile and deliver custom reports based on business and ICT requirements.
• Automated Incident Reporting: Ensure daily automated reports of logged Incident Tickets using the Incident Management Tool (ITSM).
• Security & Patch Management Reports: Document and track patch deployment status for server security and compliance.
• Disaster Recovery & Backup Reports: Provide insights on SRM (Site Recovery Manager) testing, backup success rates, and DR readiness.