IT Project Engineer

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Remote Project Engineer delivering server, network, cloud, and security implementations for FusionTek, a managed service provider. Supporting project managers and mentoring technical teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead deployments and configurations for Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016 environments
  • Design, set up, and manage Hyper-V hosts and virtualization infrastructure, including VMware ESXi/vSphere environments
  • Architect and deploy switches, access points, VLANs, VPNs, and routing/switching environments
  • Deploy and troubleshoot SonicWall, Fortinet, Cisco, or Meraki firewalls
  • Manage core network infrastructure and advanced routing/switching configurations
  • Lead Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure deployments and migrations, including Entra ID, Azure AD, Azure VMs, and Azure networking
  • Plan and execute cloud migrations primarily to Azure, with AWS environments
  • Configure SharePoint on-premise and online and modern collaboration platforms
  • Implement and troubleshoot BCDR, Veeam, and Barracuda backup solutions
  • Support SaaS backup configurations and disaster recovery tasks
  • Join project calls as the senior technical resource, scope technical approaches, answer complex questions, and guide implementation while the Project Manager leads client communication
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Sales, and technical teams to deliver projects on time and within scope
  • Mentor junior technicians and provide technical quality assurance
  • Document configurations, procedures, and client environments in the documentation platform

Requirements:

  • 5–8+ years of IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or senior systems administration experience
  • Proven track record leading or executing server, network, and cloud migration projects end-to-end
  • Experience working in a multi-client environment; MSP experience strongly preferred
  • Relevant certifications preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator/Solutions Architect, VMware VCP, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or equivalent
  • Expert-level knowledge of Windows 10/11 and macOS
  • Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016 administration
  • Advanced, hands-on experience with Hyper-V virtualization and server administration
  • Strong working experience with VMware ESXi/vSphere and other virtualization environments
  • Strong knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, LAN/WAN, and SD-WAN concepts
  • Experience configuring and deploying SonicWall, Fortinet, Cisco, or Meraki firewalls
  • Strong, hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure cloud services
  • Demonstrated experience planning and executing on-premise to cloud migrations; Azure required and AWS familiarity important
  • Experience with Veeam, Barracuda, or similar backup and disaster recovery platforms
  • Working knowledge of AWS core services including EC2, S3, networking, and IAM
  • PowerShell required; Azure CLI or similar is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage concurrent project tasks and priorities
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment with minimal supervision
  • Clear written and verbal communication for documentation, client-facing technical discussions, and internal collaboration
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex, multi-vendor environments
  • Bonus points for VOIP, Microsoft Teams, Autotask PSA, SharePoint administration, containerization, or infrastructure-as-code experience

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: R500,000–R750,000 per year
  • Quarterly bonus eligibility: Earn up to 4% each quarter by meeting departmental KPIs and Metrics
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off and leave policies in line with South African standards
  • Educational reimbursement for certification tests
  • Access to company-supplied training resources
  • Fun events and opportunities to connect with colleagues