Senior Server Engineer – Wintel

ManpowerGroup SA • Other • Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa • $300 - $400 / year • 10h ago

Reference: CPT002486-AK-1

You will be responsible for maintaining the software, hardware, and systems on a Windows server. Install and monitor Windows operating systems and cater to clients' needs. Resolve user issues, address management requests, and identify potential issues by implementing security measures.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Server Security patch management (create packages for deployment to Test and Dev, build release notes and deploy to Production) for more than 1000 servers
Server Application patch management (e.g., Internet Explorer, IIS, .Net, etc.) for more than 1000 servers
Desktop Security patch management (create packages for deployment to Test and Dev, build release notes and deploy to Desktops and Laptops for +/- 1000 end points)
Create and maintain patch schedules
Implement and maintain KMS (Centralized Server License solutions)
Implement and maintain RDP (Centralized Server for RDP authentication)
Maintain N-1 for Server OS’s that assist with PCI-DSS certification (upgrade to supported server OS’s)
Server Migrations and Cloning (Cloning, Sysprep, Domain registrations, patching)
Server Builds, build new servers (Domain registrations, patching, etc.)
Maintain relevant SOP’s, Low Level Designs (SCCM, SCOM, Server OS Standards)
Maintain SCCM for patching and create roll-out packages of applications
Maintain SCOM for real-time infrastructure events
Adhoc project participation
Service request and Incident handling
Change request handling
Researching, diagnosing, re-occurring events by troubleshooting, and identifying solutions to resolve system issues

Requirements:

CompTIA Server+
ITIL Foundation
Diploma/Degree in information technology or A+, N+
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
MCP, Windows servers 2008/2012/2016
5 years’ work experience in an Enterprise IT technical Support background – Snr. Server Support engineer

Knowledge:

Maintain and excel in an IT environment that manages 2000+ end points (Server, Desktop, Laptop)
Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2012/2016 and 2019
Sound knowledge of operating system platforms as well as areas like VMware, Active Directory, and Microsoft Exchange
Strong technical abilities allow this role to be hands-on in correcting the configuration of the service
Working experience within IT Operations, infrastructure services support
Understanding of several diverse areas ranging from physical server maintenance to virtual server infrastructure
Knowledge of Windows 2008 / 2012 / 2016 operating system
SCOM and Microfocus Ops Bridge integration
SCCM and Intune integration
Working knowledge of a call logging system
Experience in hardware skills (server and network)
Change Management

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.