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IT Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid Environment) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract IT & Software

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Job Description

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for a data centre in Somerset West. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Somerset West; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices
Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
Document network diagrams and change records
Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures

Must-haves

Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance

Helpful, not essential

Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh
Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Ansible
ISO 27001 audit experience

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Somerset West really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS, IT degree or diploma plus short summary of one infrastructure project you led.
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 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Somerset West; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.