Infrastructure Engineer (Azure & On-Premise)

Job Category: Engineer
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Durban

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

We seek an enthusiastic and detail-oriented IT Engineer to support and monitor our hybrid IT infrastructure, combining Microsoft Azure cloud services and on-premise systems. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring system performance, responding to alerts, and gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic IT environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to build a career in IT infrastructure management.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

 

Key Performance Area: Duties:
–      Monitor the performance and availability of Azure cloud services and on-premise systems.

–      Respond to alerts and assist in diagnosing basic technical issues within the hybrid IT infrastructure.

–      Perform routine checks on servers, networks, and applications to ensure functionality and stability.

–      Assist in maintaining logs and records of system performance and incidents for reporting purposes.

–      Collaborate with the IT team to escalate and resolve more complex technical issues as needed.

–      Support the implementation of updates and patches under the guidance of senior engineers.

–      Provide basic support for user account management, including Azure Active Directory tasks.

–      Learn and familiarise yourself with hybrid IT systems, tools, and best practices.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

 

  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Alternatively: Relevant work experience and certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent.
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure services (e.g., Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Storage).
  • Familiarity with on-premise IT infrastructure, including servers, networking, and virtualisation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
  • [Optional] Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell or Python is a plus.

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