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Wintel and Azure Technical Specialist

Paracon

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Braamfontein (Braampark)
  • Posted 24 Apr 2025 by Paracon
  • Expires in 25 days
  • Job 2607874 - Ref 733401603588490
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About the position

Wintel & Azure Technical Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Wintel & Azure Technical Specialist to join our dynamic IT infrastructure team. This dual-role specialist will be responsible for the efficient monitoring, management, and security of Windows Server, Virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) services. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in both on-prem and cloud-based environments, ensuring operational excellence, security compliance, and seamless integration across hybrid infrastructures.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring in-depth knowledge of Windows Server, virtualization technologies, PowerShell automation, and Azure AD identity and access management. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive improvements, implement solutions, and support business-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Windows Server & Virtualization Management (Wintel):

  • Administer and manage Windows Server OS [Phone Number Removed];) environments.
  • Configure and manage VMware ESXi (6.x, 7.x, 8.0), vCenter, and Hyper-V clusters.
  • Perform system hardening and implement failover clustering for high availability.
  • Automate tasks using PowerShell for system configuration, patching, and reporting.
  • Manage SCVMM and virtual environments, ensuring production stability.
  • Oversee system performance, update cycles, and patch management.
  • Collaborate with vendors for hardware/software acquisition, support, and maintenance.
  • Lead change validation, migration planning, rollback testing, and post-migration support.
Azure Active Directory & Identity Services:

  • Administer and support Azure AD, ADDS, Azure AD Connect, ADFS, and hybrid directory environments.
  • Implement and support services such as Azure SSO, PIM, SSPR, Intune, and Azure VMs.
  • Perform Office 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).
  • Design and implement Azure-based identity solutions, app proxy, and governance tools.
  • Manage Microsoft 365 licensing and contribute to cloud security compliance.
  • Troubleshoot identity-related issues and optimize Azure AD deployments.
  • Contribute to cloud transformation efforts and DevOps integration.
Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Wintel server and virtualization platform management.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure AD and hybrid identity solutions.
  • Strong experience in PowerShell scripting and automation frameworks.
  • Proven track record in managing enterprise-level Microsoft technologies and virtualized systems.
  • Experience in cloud migration projects, identity governance, and vendor management.
Preferred Certifications:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server (MCSA/MCSE)
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • ITIL Foundation (Advantageous)
Technical Skills & Tools:

  • Windows Server OS (2016-2022), VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, SCVMM
  • Azure AD, ADFS, Azure AD Connect, PIM, SSPR, App Proxy, Intune, DNS, DHCP
  • Office 365 tenant migration and administration
  • Group Policy Management (AGPM), Kerberos, NPS, LAPS
  • PowerShell, Automation Tools, Azure VM, Azure Monitoring
  • Virtualization & backup solutions, system tuning and performance monitoring
Location:

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
Workplace Type:

  • Onsite
Job Type:

  • Contract
Experience Level:

  • Senior
If you meet the above criteria and are excited by the opportunity, please contact:
Kivara Rajgopal on: [Phone Number Removed]; or via email: [Email Address Removed]



Desired Skills:

  • Active Directory Domain
  • Azure
  • Azure AD
  • Azure Sign on
  • Hyper-v
  • Cloud
  • 365

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Diploma

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Paracon

About the agency

Paracon facilitates the delivery of your business strategy through finding you the top ICT and technology talent. Our reputation, industry leadership and national reach enables us to empower our clients through attracting the ICT talent you need for your permanent and temporary employment workforce solutions. Paracon forms part of the Adcorp Group of Companies, an international parent company to a group of recruitment specialist brands who are engaged in the provision of comprehensive human capital; effective and efficient workforce management styles and skills development services. With ever-changing technology, choose us as your partner in the evolution of ICT talent. Trusted, experienced and dynamic in the way we do ICT talent management. Resourcing • Contracting recruitment: Utilising contractors allows you flexibility in your resourcing solutions. We manage all contract negotiation and administration through our professional and timeous processes. From short-term projects to long-term engagements, moving your business forward. • Permanent recruitment: Permanent placement of ICT professionals, includes full background checks and references. • Recruitment process: We will provide a tailored workforce managed solution, to search, source and identify talent to match the job specifications provided by our clients, Paracon is able to assess CVs via our various recruitment channels. Talent Development Talent Consulting PPM (Portfolio, Program and Project management services)

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