Senior Sever Engineer
Premium Ad IT/Computer - Other IT/Computer Johannesburg FULL TIME Job Summary Our client operates in the financial services industry, specifically focusing on insurance is looking for a Senior Server Engineer to join their team in Johannesburg, GP. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of our enterprise server and cloud infrastructure. This role requires a self-sufficient professional who can operate independently, serve as a technical escalation point, and collaborate effectively with development teams in a regulated financial services environment where stability, security, and service availability are paramount. Purpose of the role: This is a hands-on infrastructure engineering position focused on managing and improving our hybrid infrastructure across Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange (including Hybrid), Microsoft 365, Azure, VMware, and SAN storage. The successful candidate will troubleshoot complex incidents from end to end, working across application, network, security, and infrastructure boundaries. Responsiblities: 1. Enterprise Server Infrastructure * Support, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments across production, UAT, development, and disaster recovery platforms * Manage operating system configuration, patching, hardening, performance optimisation, and service availability * Investigate server performance issues, service failures, resource constraints, and application dependencies * Support server lifecycle activities including provisioning, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning * Maintain server build standards, configuration baselines, operational procedures, and support runbooks * Participate in planned maintenance windows and provide after-hours support as required * Act as an escalation point for complex server, platform, and infrastructure incidents 2. Active Directory and Identity Services…
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