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Lead Project Engineer

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  • R01 per month
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 20 Apr 2026 by Recru-it
  • Expires in 9 days
  • Job 2637565 - Ref PE011572
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Lead Project Engineer 
Role Description:
The Lead Project Engineer (Migrations & Onboards) is responsible for leading end-to-end client migration and onboarding projects across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. This role ensures seamless transitions to modern infrastructure platforms (primarily Microsoft 365 and Azure), while maintaining high standards of security, performance, and user experience.
 
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery

  • Lead and manage multiple migration and onboarding projects across diverse client environments.
  • Drive full lifecycle delivery from planning through post-migration support.
  • Ensure timely and successful delivery of infrastructure upgrades.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders including technical teams and executives.

 
Migration & Onboarding Execution

  • Lead Active Directory to Microsoft 365 migrations (Hybrid and full cloud).
  • Execute tenant migrations, endpoint onboarding, and system integrations.
  • Design hybrid-cloud architectures and synchronization strategies.

 
Cloud & Infrastructure Management

  • Manage Azure, Intune, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 environments.
  • Maintain virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V).
  • Administer Windows Server environments and Active Directory.
  • Ensure network stability (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs).

 
Automation & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, and other tools.
  • Improve efficiency through automation and standardization.

 
Security & Compliance

  • Implement security frameworks including SIEM, EDR, and MDR.
  • Ensure compliance with best practices, backups, and disaster recovery.

 
Stakeholder & Team Leadership

  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
  • Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

 
Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments.
  • Proven track record in migration and onboarding projects.
  • Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs).
  • Experience with virtualization technologies.
  • Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python).

 
Qualifications & Certifications

  • Degree or Diploma in IT or related field.
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Solutions Architect (advantageous).

 
Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership and project delivery capability.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Focus on security and compliance.

 
Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Experience in MSP or multi-client environments.
  • Ability to manage large-scale migrations.
  • Hands-on technical leader.

Desired Skills:

  • Poweshell
  • Python
  • Microsoft 365

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Recruit IT Recruitment IT Recruitment and Talent Sourcing Specialists Offices in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth as well as Consultants working remotely across the country Telephone number 087 805 8536 www.recru-it.co.za >recru-it* COMPANY PROFILE Certified at a BEE Procurement Recognition Level of 110% >Introduction* >recru-it*was established in August 2005 & specializes in and focuses on the full spectrum of positions within the IT and other sectors. We focus our approach on delivering a superior service to both our client and candidate, in all portfolios and phases throughout the Recruitment process, supporting real transformation within the IT Industry and other sectors through ethical and transparent business practices >Value added services* • Advertising Client Roles • Screening Applications • CV searches • Head Hunting Candidates • CV Selection • Labour Broking • Pay structure advice for client & candidate >Additional services on request* • Personal Reference checks • Credit checks • Criminal checks • ID checks • Academic checks • Qualification checks >Placements portfolio* • Software Engineering & Development • I.T. Solution Sales and Strategic Sales • Sales & marketing • Finance and Insurance • HR • Engineering • Administration / Office Management • Healthcare • FMCG • Warehousing / Logistics • Telecommunications • Training and Development • Executive and senior level placements • ERP & CRM Consultants • Project Management & Administration • I.T Executive Management • Business Analysis • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Network Engineering • Support • Testing • Product Support Specialists   >Operational structure * >recru-it*uses a flat open structure in our approach  Each consultant takes personal ownership for each client request. The consultants are account managers with their respective clients ensuring professional and personal interaction at all times.  Our team supports each other in an interactive, transparent manner to deliver highest quality candidates on each specification, thus ensuring a fast and effective turnaround time to fulfill your every labour requirement. >recru-it*was established in August 2005. Carbon foot print  We practice a 90% paperless environment as most of our duties are internet and electronic. >BEE Profile*  >recru-it*is owned by 2 individuals with 8 additional staff members • 50 % of the business is owned by a black person. • 50% of the business is women owned.  >recru-it*has been officially & precisely rated according to our company structure. • We have been certified at a BEE Procurement Recognition Level of 110%. • Enterprise development – on site as well as external training courses for staff ensuring continuous skill improvement. • Corporate Social Investment – we do not have a formal CSI policy, but we do annual donations.

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