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IT Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid Environment)

How2Apply Talent Network

Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for a managed services provider in Mbombela. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What you'll actually do

Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices
Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure
Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins

What you need

Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
Clear change management and documentation habits
At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance

Nice if you have

Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Ansible
CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS plus IT degree or diploma.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Mbombela.

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

Before you hit apply

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.