Wintel & Azure Technical Specialist - Johannesburg
Salary Negotiable
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg,
Gauteng
13 days ago
29-04-2025 1:21:03 PM
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Wintel & Azure Technical Specialist to join our dynamic IT infrastructure team. This dual-role specialist will be responsible for the efficient monitoring, management, and security of Windows Server, Virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) services. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in both on-prem and cloud-based environments, ensuring operational excellence, security compliance, and seamless integration across hybrid infrastructures.
This is a hands-on technical role requiring in-depth knowledge of Windows Server, virtualization technologies, PowerShell automation, and Azure AD identity and access management. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive improvements, implement solutions, and support business-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Windows Server & Virtualization Management (Wintel):
Administer and manage Windows Server OS (2016/2019/2022) environments.
Configure and manage VMware ESXi (6.x, 7.x, 8.0), vCenter, and Hyper-V clusters.
Perform system hardening and implement failover clustering for high availability.
Automate tasks using PowerShell for system configuration, patching, and reporting.
Manage SCVMM and virtual environments, ensuring production stability.
Oversee system performance, update cycles, and patch management.
Collaborate with vendors for hardware/software acquisition, support, and maintenance.
Lead change validation, migration planning, rollback testing, and post-migration support.
Azure Active Directory & Identity Services:
Administer and support Azure AD, ADDS, Azure AD Connect, ADFS, and hybrid directory environments.
Implement and support services such as Azure SSO, PIM, SSPR, Intune, and Azure VMs.
Perform Office 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).
Design and implement Azure-based identity solutions, app proxy, and governance tools.
Manage Microsoft 365 licensing and contribute to cloud security compliance.
Troubleshoot identity-related issues and optimize Azure AD deployments.
Contribute to cloud transformation efforts and DevOps integration.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in Wintel server and virtualization platform management.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure AD and hybrid identity solutions.
Strong experience in PowerShell scripting and automation frameworks.
Proven track record in managing enterprise-level Microsoft technologies and virtualized systems.
Experience in cloud migration projects, identity governance, and vendor management.
Preferred Certifications:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server (MCSA/MCSE)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
ITIL Foundation (Advantageous)
Technical Skills & Tools:
Windows Server OS (2016–2022), VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, SCVMM
Azure AD, ADFS, Azure AD Connect, PIM, SSPR, App Proxy, Intune, DNS, DHCP
Office 365 tenant migration and administration
Group Policy Management (AGPM), Kerberos, NPS, LAPS
PowerShell, Automation Tools, Azure VM, Azure Monitoring
Virtualization & backup solutions, system tuning and performance monitoring