Gauteng: Virtualisation and Windows OS Engineer posted by Optim-G Sourcing

Job Title: Virtualisation and Windows OS Engineer

Seniority Level: Mid-Career (Above 6 yrs exp)

Type: Contractor (Long Term)

Location: Tshwane (Pretoria), Gauteng

Reporting to: Manager

Job Description:

Looking for a skilled Virtualisation and Windows OS Engineer to join our client in Pretoria, Gauteng. As a key member of the IT department, you will be responsible for managing virtual environments, Windows server administration, clustering, Azure management, and performance optimization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Virtualization Management

  – Design, deploy, and manage virtual environments using Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware

  – Create, configure, migrate, and maintain virtual machines

  – Manage and optimize virtual networks and storage

• Windows Server Administration

  – Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments

  – Perform patching, upgrades, and system health checks

  – Ensure server security and compliance standards are met

• Clustering & High Availability

  – Implement and manage Microsoft Failover Clusters

  – Ensure high availability and business continuity

  – Configure cluster storage and networking

• Cloud (Azure) Management

  – Deploy and manage Azure IaaS environments

  – Configure virtual networks and cloud-based infrastructure

  – Monitor and maintain Azure server security and performance

• Performance & Optimization

  – Conduct in-depth analysis of server performance

  – Identify bottlenecks and implement optimization strategies

  – Monitor capacity and recommend improvements

Qualifications:

• Qualification Types: Certificates/Certification

• Qualifications: MCP (MS Certified Professional), MCSE (MS Certified Systems Engineer)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• HPE Server and Storage Certificates (Advantageous)

Key Skills:

Windows Server Operating Systems, Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware virtualization, Microsoft Failover Clustering, Microsoft Azure