Infrastructure Engineer (Expert)
Pretoria - South Africa
Job Summary
Reference: JHB001377-KF-1
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Intune architecture including policy creation deployment and configuration management
- Proven experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM) across multiple platforms
- Advanced expertise in Windows Autopilot Co-management and Hybrid Azure AD Join scenarios
- Strong proficiency in Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) particularly in Conditional Access and Identity Protection
- Deep understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for secure and scalable access management
- Expertise in Group Policy Object (GPO) and Configuration Service Provider (CSP) settings with hands-on experience in both Active Directory and Azure AD environments
- Solid experience in patch management and Windows Update for Business configuration and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in Windows imaging operating system deployment and a strong grasp of Windows OS features security hardening and PowerShell scripting for automation
- Familiarity with the Agile Working Model (AWM) and practical experience working within Agile development or support teams
- Solid understanding of Zero Trust security principles and their application in modern endpoint management
- Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AMW) Charter
ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:
- Experience with the Microsoft Company Portal including application deployment and lifecycle management
- Demonstrated interest in cloud technologies and security particularly within the Microsoft 365 Azure and Intune ecosystems
Duties & Responsibilities
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Technical / Functional skills (SCCM Microsoft Entra Microsoft MDM solution PowerShell Package Management.)
- Take ownership of a BMW platform solution and architecture act as the SME (subject matter expert) within their initiatives and projects.
- Collaborate proactively with our offshore DevOps provider and oversee external service partners to ensure the seamless delivery of a stable secure and reliable solution.
- Working in big company environments with more than 100 000 Windows devices
- Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure teamsincluding Active Directory Multi-factor Authentication
- Network Client Server and Hardwareand maintain close alignment with business partners to understand and fulfil their requirements effectively
- Working closely together with other solution owners with which the self-developed software solution has system interface contracts.
- Technology observation of innovations on the relevant platforms
- Creating plans and strategy for the self-developed software solutions
- Developing and implementing a Endpoint Management Cloud Service Strategy and its interdependent architecture with the focus on Azure
- Refining requirements for the further development of our company-wide endpoint operating system deployment like upgrade & patch management as well as distribution of software
- Define and oversee the technical Endpoint roadmap translating business needs into technical solutions that are aligned with Vendor and IT inputs.
- Lead Architecture reviews and ensure low-level designs are created and up to date.
- You take a leading role in endpoint management cloud projects like EntraID Intune M365
- Technical coaching of team members in the endpoint & Azure cloud area
- Further development of security and compliance documentation of the endpoint cloud architecture
- Stay current with best practices for continuous cloud integration and deployment methods.
- Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences (Senior Executives IT management and developers)
- Responsible for developing maintaining and operating procedures.
- Providing advice and support to departments on complex requirements and conducting needs analysis to ensure requirements are met.
- BSC Degree or BCom Degree or BTech Diploma
- Minimum 10 years practical experience in technologies within IT
- Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Administrator and/or Azure Administrator Associate and/or Azure Solutions
- Architect Expert
- Endpoint Management Certification (Workspace One Intune)
- ITL V3/V4 Foundation
- Ability of working in teams that consist of several nationalities and cultures.
- Interest in technology stacks.
- Analytical thinking
- Strong Documentation skills.
- Strong ability to adapt concepts and bring them to successful implementation.
- Good communication skills
Required Experience:
IC