Virtualisation and Windows OS Engineer

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