IT Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid Environment)

How2Apply Talent Network
Mamelodi, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for an university IT department in Mamelodi. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is Mamelodi-based, with most of your time spent at an university IT department.

What you'll actually do

  • Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
  • Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices
  • Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
  • Document network diagrams and change records
  • Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID

What you need

  • Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
  • Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
  • Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
  • At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
  • Clear change management and documentation habits
  • Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance

Helpful, not essential

  • Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh
  • ISO 27001 audit experience

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: IT degree or diploma plus certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Mamelodi; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • Be ready to talk through an outage you fixed, step by step; it's a common interview question.
  • Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMamelodi, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience7+ years
Posted12 October 2026
Closing Date16 November 2026
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