Systems Engineer Remote
South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-11
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IT/Tech
Disaster Recovery IT, Systems Engineer, Windows Server, Systems Administrator
Systems Engineer - 12 Month renewable contract - Remote Global Full Time ASAP Start Date 12 Oct 2027 End Date
About This JobThis is a full-time remote position for a Systems Engineer on a 12-month renewable contract. The role involves supporting and maintaining critical IT infrastructure in a distributed environment, requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to work independently.
Key Responsibilities- Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online
- Manage virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
- Oversee networking infrastructure and ensure optimal performance
- Handle Windows Server and Active Directory administration
- Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Power Shell
- Provide advanced L3 troubleshooting and conduct root cause analysis for complex issues
- Collaborate with teams to ensure system reliability and security
- Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online)
- VMware or Hyper-V
- Networking
- Windows Server and Active Directory
- Backup and disaster recovery (BDR)
- Power Shell
- L3 troubleshooting and root cause
- Proficiency in English
- Azure
- SAN Storage
- RMM
- Acting as a senior escalation point for L1/L2
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this role without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Shift is from 16:00 to 01:00 Europe/Brussels time. SkillsVMware or Hyper-V Preferred Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online Required networking Required windows server and active directory Required backup and disaser recovery (BDR) Required Power Shell Required L3 trouble-shooting and route cause Required Azure Optional San Storage Optional RMM Optional Acting as a senior escalation point for L1/L2 Optional
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