IT Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid Environment)

When the network goes down at this university IT department in Bellville, you're the one who brings it back. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Home base is an university IT department on the Bellville side of Western Cape. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
• Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
• Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
• Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures
• Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills

• Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
• Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
• Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
• Clear change management and documentation habits
• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python

• CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh

• Medical aid and provident fund
• Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance
• Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows
• Funded certification path

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