5 Power Systems jobs in Durban

A South African firm specialising in advanced betting platform solutions is on the hunt for a senior systems engineer with a passion for high-availability infrastructure, cutting-edge technologies, and large-scale deployments to join their team

In this role, you’ll take the lead in managing, optimising, and troubleshooting complex hybrid environments, ensuring our mission-critical systems run seamlessly. Beyond technical mastery, you’ll mentor junior engineers, drive strategic infrastructure improvements, and implement proactive solutions to enhance system reliability, security, and business continuity

If you want to join this team engineering the backbone of Africa’s leading betting platforms - apply now.

This is what you need to land an interview:

• Internationally recognised certifications in Microsoft technologies (MCSA, MCSE, or similar).
• Linux+ or equivalent certifications
• 6+ years in a senior technical role with a proven track record of managing enterprise-level systems
• Extensive experience managing enterprise VoIP solutions such as Asterisk and Avaya.
• Strong expertise in IP networking and protocol management
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell
• Extensive experience with Microsoft technologies, including Office 365, Exchange, and SharePoint (advanced knowledge preferred)
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, AWS, etc)
• Advanced knowledge of security frameworks, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
• Proven leadership and time management skills, with experience training and mentoring junior engineers
• Expertise in managing and optimising IT infrastructure in high-availability, mission-critical environments

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in information technology or related field

Reference Number for this position is MAT60646 which is a permanent position based in Durban offering a cost to company salary of up to R1m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Mavis on or call her on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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• Relevant degree/diploma in Information Technology.
• Internationally recognised Microsoft Certificate.
• Linux+ or equivalent course.
• 4+ years in a similar position with proven track record.
• Working experience with Asterisk and Avaya Enterprise VoIP services.
• 2+ years’ experience writing scripts.
• Extensive experience/exposure and knowledge of IP networking and protocols.
• Writing queries in MSSQL 2012+ using SSMS.
• Scripting using Perl, TCL language, Python.
• Microsoft Office 365 (advantageous).
• Microsoft Exchange (advantageous).
• Microsoft SharePoint (advantageous).
• Microsoft Server (advantageous).
• Microsoft Azure (advantageous).
  
  

• Administration of the Windows/Linux network, including all servers and desktops and laptops.
• Maintenance of the Windows Server, Group Policy, Active Directory, Exchange.
• Maintenance of all software installations.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity recommendation.
• Timely installation of patches, updates, and service packs following patch audit assessments.
• Setting up/configuring/administration of NMS system(s), e.g. Nagios, NetFlow, Cacti.
• Installation/maintenance/troubleshooting CCTV solutions.
• Working experience administering enterprise IP networks in mission-critical, 24x7 environments.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards.
• Administration, support and configuration of MS Office 365 for staff.
• Maintenance of additional complementary functionality for customer sub sites.
• Administer and support at enterprise-level Microsoft Exchange infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot exchange related issues when alerted by monitoring software.
• Providing end-user support for all PC based hardware, applications and services.
• New user setup. Installing, configuring workstations, software, telephone services, network printing.
• Maintain and provide support for all IT infrastructure.
• Provide tier 1 and tier 2 support and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot OS, network and storage related issues.
• Operational Security, Maintenance and Governance.
• Perform software upgrades and patches (bios, firmware upgrades, etc.)
• Troubleshoot various Office 365 issues including connectivity and mobility.
• Conduct routine monitoring and analysis to include Audit Log Reports evaluation on systems.
• Work closely with the Senior Engineers to make sure all systems are secure.
• Extensive experience installing and maintaining VIP Payroll, VIP People and Pastel Evolution.
• Extensive exposure to managing backup solutions/optimise current processes as the company grows.
• Assist where required with Microsoft SAM audit.
• Management of McAfee End Point Protection Suite (EPO, DLP, Antivirus, Endpoint Encryption).
• Strong leadership and time management skills to train and support 1st and 2nd level Systems Engineers/1st, 2nd and 3rd level IT Support Engineers.
  
  

• See each day as a chance to learn and develop. Take a curious and enthusiastic approach to your duties and difficulties.
• Be willing to investigate novel techniques, approaches, and remedies. Keep abreast with developments and trends in your sector.
• Effectively collaborate with your team. Recognise that a team's combined efforts are frequently what lead to success.
• Offer your assistance to Team Members who may need help or guidance in tackling technical challenges.
• Hold yourself and your colleagues accountable for delivering on commitments and meeting deadlines.
• Lead by example, influencing others through your commitment to ethical conduct.
• Be a forward thinker by proactively identifying potential issues and proposing solutions.
• Facilitate productive communication and feedback within the team to improve collaboration and problem-solving.
• When necessary, go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the proper operation of crucial systems.
• Strive for personal growth and development while staying true to your core values and principles.
  
  

A South African firm specializing in advanced betting platform solutions is on the hunt for a Senior Systems Engineer with a passion for high-availability infrastructure, cutting-edge technologies, and large-scale deployments to join their team

In this role, youll take the lead in managing, optimising, and troubleshooting complex hybrid environments, ensuring our mission-critical systems run seamlessly. Beyond technical mastery, youll mentor junior engineers, drive strategic infrastructure improvements, and implement proactive solutions to enhance system reliability, security, and business continuity

If you want to join this team engineering the backbone of Africas leading betting platforms -APPLY NOW!

This is what you need to land an interview:

• Internationally recognised certifications in Microsoft technologies (MCSA, MCSE, or similar).
• Linux+ or equivalent certifications
• 6+ years in a senior technical role with a proven track record of managing enterprise-level systems
• Extensive experience managing enterprise VoIP solutions such as Asterisk and Avaya.
• Strong expertise in IP networking and protocol management
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell
• Extensive experience with Microsoft technologies, including Office 365, Exchange, and SharePoint (advanced knowledge preferred)
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, AWS, etc)
• Advanced knowledge of security frameworks, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
• Proven leadership and time management skills, with experience training and mentoring junior engineers
• Expertise in managing and optimizing IT infrastructure in high-availability, mission-critical environments

Qualification:

• Bachelor''s Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or related field

Reference Number for this position is MAT60646 which is a permanent position based in Durban offering a cost to company salary of up to R1m per annum

Research company focusing on medical research for Global projects has an urgent requirement for a Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer. 2 year renewable contract.

• Take responsibility and management of the infrastructure, support and maintenance.
• Management of systems and network environment.
• Leverage cloud-based technologies.
• Communicate with stakeholders to identify what they want to accomplish with a system.
• Use expert-level administration and optimization of hosts and servers to ensure high degree of availability and appropriate resource management.
• Patch management of all servers and end user devices.
• Management of Helpdesk service requests.
• Monitor and respond to system alerts and system/server backups.
• Conduct high-level root-cause analysis of service interruptions and establish preventive measures.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• 5 years’ experience in IT with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in technology strategy development, system design and development.
• Extensive expertise in leading cross-functional teams on projects.
• Proven track record in IT Vendor Management.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Office 365 (Exchange online, SharePoint, PowerApps), VMware, Veeam and related hyper-converged infrastructure.
• Server Installation and Configuration, LAN/WAN configuration and support.
• ITIL.
• Knowledge of Linux Systems advantageous.
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude.
• Leadership skills.