IT Systems Engineer

Reference: Rec000443-JG-1

A well-established engineering and manufacturing company in Pretoria East is looking for an experienced IT Systems Engineer for its plant. You’ll be the go-to person for the site’s IT infrastructure, covering everything from servers and networks to the plant-floor systems. Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, troubleshoot and maintain computer and software systems across the organisation
• Network administration and Cisco LAN equipment support and maintenance
• Windows Server 2012 Active Directory support and maintenance
• Syspro server and client support
• Microsoft Exchange Server administration
• SQL database administration
• VoIP system maintenance
• Linux proxy and firewall support (Squid, iptables)
• Daily end-user hardware and software support
• Server maintenance and business continuity (backups, disaster recovery)
• Project management and interdepartmental systems support
• Support for Adroit SCADA systems, PLCs and HMI machines

Minimum requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• CompTIA A+ / N+, MCSA / MCSE, Cisco or equivalent industry qualifications
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional
• 3–5 years’ experience in IT support, services and programming
• Experience with Adroit systems, HMI machines and PLCs
• Skilled in database programming and Visual Studio

Advantageous

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
• Certifications in VMware, 3CX, CCTV, SQL or ITIL

Personal attributes

• Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working on a busy production site