Our client a leading IT services provider based in Brooklyn Cape Town is seeking a skilled VMware & Microsoft Workplace Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in computer science IT or a related field along with 35 years of experience in VMware and Microsoft infrastructure environments. Relevant certifications such as VCP Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate and Veeam are essential. Youll need hands-on experience with technologies including VMware vSphere ESXi vCenter NSX Microsoft Intune Azure AD and PowerShell. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively and document thoroughly are key to success in this role.
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent SECTOR : Information Technology BASIC SALARY : Market related START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field
35 years of experience in VMware and Microsoft infrastructure roles
Relevant certifications (VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Veeam)
Hands-on experience with VMware and Microsoft technologies (VMware vSphere ESXi vCenter NSX; Microsoft Intune Azure AD PowerShell)
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
DUTIES:
VMware Infrastructure:
Design deploy and manage VMware environments including vSphere vSAN NSX and vCenter
Monitor and optimize virtual server performance availability and capacity
Implement and test disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
Maintain VM backups snapshots and automation using vRealize or PowerCLI
Troubleshoot escalated virtualization issues and provide Tier 3 support
Backup & Recovery Operations:
Design deploy and maintain Veeam Backup & Replication solutions for virtual and physical environments
Monitor backup jobs perform regular verification and ensure recoverability of critical data
Manage backup repositories proxies and storage integrations (e.g. NAS SAN cloud)
Implement and test disaster recovery plans and restore procedures
Microsoft Workplace Solutions:
Administer Microsoft 365 suite (Exchange Online SharePoint Teams OneDrive)
Manage Intune for device compliance app deployment and endpoint security
Configure and maintain Active Directory Azure AD and Group Policies
Support Windows 10/11 desktop environments including patching and updates
Implement and monitor security policies using Defender for Endpoint and Conditional Access
Collaboration & Documentation:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business needs
Document system configurations procedures and troubleshooting guides
Provide technical mentorship and support to junior engineers
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