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Premium Ad IT/Computer - Other IT/Computer Midrand FULL TIME Job Summary A South African company that provides a range of IT and communication solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tier 3 Infrastructure Engineer to provide advanced technical support and expertise. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex IT infrastructure systems. Responsibilities: * Provide Advanced Administration and Support: Handle L2-L3 administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance for a wide range of infrastructure components, including: + Networking: Fortinet Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, security appliances, routing, switching, and wireless networking. + Virtualization: VMware vCenter and Hyper-V Hypervisors. + Systems: Linux, Windows Server (2012+), Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP. + Storage: SAN and vSAN storage infrastructure. + Cloud: Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud. * Manage Security Infrastructure: Maintain and improve security with proactive monitoring and event management. This includes managing firewalls, vulnerability management systems, and SIEM. * Respond to and Remediate Incidents: Analyze and triage security events and alarms detected by the SIEM system. Respond to security incidents and threats logged on the service desk, performing remediation and mitigation as needed. * Manage IT Projects: Assist with IT and security-related projects, rollouts, and infrastructure maintenance, including backups (VEEAM), business continuity, and disaster recovery. * Develop and Maintain Security: Provide technical input on company IT security standards in alignment with industry best practices like ISO27001 and SOC 2. Design, implement, and manage endpoint security solutions (e.g., anti-malware, MDM) and safeguards for the organization's cloud footprint. * Drive Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation of repetitive tasks and contribute to the upskilling and training of junior staff. * Stay Current: Remain up-to-date with industry trends in cybersecurity, providing input to the business on innovations and improvements. Minimum Requirements:Certifications required: * Microsoft MCSE / Cisco CCNA / VMware * Linux / Azure / AWS / Google Cloud * EC Council CEH / Security+ / CISSP * Fortinet FCP / Fortinet FCSS Experience Required:…
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