Senior Systems Engineer - Woodmead / Hybrid - R1m PA

e-Merge IT Recruitment

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
SUMMARY:
Senior Systems Engineer - Woodmead / Hybrid - R1m PAPOSITION INFO:Are you a seasoned Systems Engineer with a passion for solving complex infrastructure challenges and optimizing enterprise environments? We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our high-performing IT team. This is your opportunity to drive technology forward and support a modern hybrid infrastructure serving thousands of users.hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" />🔧 Key Responsibilities
  • Lead administration and support of Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring system integrity, performance, and reliability.
  • Manage and optimize Active Directory (AD), Group Policy (GPO), and hybrid identity infrastructures.
  • Administer and support Microsoft 365 services and tools, ensuring smooth user experiences and secure configurations.
  • Write and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools to improve systems efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to third-party software, OS configurations, and networking components.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership to align systems engineering solutions with enterprise architecture strategies.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor for junior engineers and support staff.
📘 Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 10+ years of proven experience in Systems Support, Systems Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture roles.
  • Advanced expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy management in hybrid environments.
  • Strong Linux system administration skills.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration (5+ years).
  • Skilled in PowerShell, Bash, and systems automation scripting.
  • Capable of debugging complex software and networking issues from the OS layer up.
✅ Preferred Certifications
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
🚀 What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities to lead and innovate within a growing tech infrastructure
📩 Ready to Apply?Reference Number for this position is LJ60735 which is a permanent position based on the Woodmead offering a cost to company salary of R1 million per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Leigh on -merge.co.za or call her on to discuss this and other opportunities.Are you ready for a change of scenery? The e-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website

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