IT Support Engineer – 1st and 2nd Line support (CVZITSE)
Armstrong Appointments
Cape Town, Western Cape
R20,000-30,000 per month
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
We are looking for a motivated and experienced IT Engineer to join our Service Desk team based in Cape Town, South Africa. This role will report to the Director of Technology and Engineering.Our IT Engineers undertake remote support and installation work across our international client base. They are the face and brand ambassadors for the business so the ideal candidate will be great with customers, have a technical skill set and a ‘can do’ approach with a strong attention to detail.The main purpose for this position would be to provide Managed and Support services to our clients and maintain and support our infrastructure and the current client environment pro-actively.Main job functionAddress client support issuesSetup and configure services and solutionsMonitor network and services performance.Manage client environments utilising central management system.Remote engineering work in relation to IT support, internet connectivity, telecommunications and WiFi disciplines including configuration, support and troubleshooting of all the above.Consistently deliver a high level of customer service and engagement.Provide progress updates and recommendations to customers and the wider Company team.Updating records, time entries and documentation to aide support in a timely manner.Assist in the support and management of internal IT systems.Assist with remote support tasks for customer and internal systems.Any additional duties that may be requiredQualificationsKnowledge and demonstrated experience with Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2022 including Active Directory services and Group PolicyKnowledge of Microsoft Office 2010/13/16Knowledge of Microsoft 365 configuration, administration & migrationKnowledge of Microsoft Teams configuration and administrationKnowledge and demonstrated experience supporting Desktops on Windows 8-11 and MacsSpecific experience in delivering Microsoft critical and security updates during scheduled maintenance windows using automated and centrally managed toolsExperience in management and administration of anti-malware centralised platformsSolid networking skills, including wireless networking skills (Ubiquiti wireless hardware)Desirable RequirementsSolid WAN security (firewalls) experience specifically, Ubiquiti Unifi and TP-Link Omada Firewalls/Security GatewaysAccredited in one or more industry standard certifications, Microsoft MSCA, Cisco CCNA or similarKnowledge on supporting Azure/AWS cloud environments would be an advantage.Experience in management and administration of web security filtering solutionsExperience in email content filtering solutions (Mimecast)Previous experience with an RMM SolutionsGood problem solving and fault-finding skillsExcellent communication skillsGood command of clear spoken and written English.Pride in their workmanshipAttention to detailHave an ethos of continuous improvement, with a willingness to learnEssential RequirementsMSCA – Some flavour of Microsoft QualificationDesirable RequirementsIT diploma or DegreeCCNA/CCNPCompTIA Network+AWS CertificationShows initiative at every level.Excellent communication skills – professional phone manner and ability to write professional emails and document knowledge clearly and concisely.The ability to explain technical issues/solutions to non-technical people.An appreciation for understanding how to deliver against service expectations.RemunerationR20 000 – R30 000 per monthA Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
