About this role
A forward-thinking IT services organisation is seeking an Advanced Level 2 Engineer (with Level 3 capability) to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a technically strong infrastructure professional who combines deep cloud expertise, cybersecurity capability, and strategic project exposure. This position goes beyond traditional support — we are looking for someone who can operate at a senior technical level while contributing to intelligent, proactive IT environments. Key Technical Requirements: IT Infrastructure & Cloud: Advanced experience designing and optimising hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, and VMware). Strong networking knowledge, including SD-WAN and zero-trust architecture. Virtualisation and containerisation (Kubernetes and Docker). Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation). Experience building resilient, high-performance infrastructure environments. AI & Data Exposure (Advantageous): Exposure to machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn). Experience with data platforms, such as Spark, Databricks, or Snowflake. Understanding of analytics pipelines and intelligent automation concepts. Cybersecurity: Strong capabilities in incident response, threat hunting, and security operations. Experience with next-generation SIEM tools (Splunk and Sentinel). Exposure to EDR/XDR platforms and SOAR automation. Understanding of proactive, intelligence-led security models. Compliance & Governance: Working knowledge of GDPR, POPIA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NIST, and CIS Controls. Experience supporting audits, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring. Project & Transition Leadership: Experience participating in or leading infrastructure migrations and transformation initiatives. Exposure to Agile/DevOps methodologies. Strong stakeholder engagement and change management capability. Key Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Ability to operate independently with senior-level accountability. Client-facing confidence and professionalism. Detail-oriented and deadline-driven. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). This opportunity is ideal for a technically mature Engineer who is ready to operate at a senior level while remaining hands-on. If you thrive in complex infrastructure environments and enjoy solving advanced technical challenges, we would like to hear from you. Apply Now! For more information contact: Raees Sadek IT Recruitment Researcher 011 622 9526