Senior IT Support Technician

Johannesburg, South Africa

We are currently looking for a Senior IT Support Technician for our Johannesburg office. 

Below is a guideline of the role and responsibilities, qualifications and requirements.

Role and responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot specialized software (e.g., CaseWare) and advanced user issues.
  • Manage escalated support tickets and provide advanced software troubleshooting.
  • Diagnose and resolve VPN and remote access issues.
  • Configure and optimize system performance for servers and workstations.
  • Active Directory: Group policy configuration and advanced administration.
  • Analyse system trends and resolve complex alerts using N-central MSP.
  • Configure and maintain advanced networking hardware.
  • Manage backup processes and test disaster recovery plans.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of IT controls for ISO 27001 compliance
  • Lead rotational after-hours standby support.

Qualification and experience

  • Diploma in IT, computer science, or related qualification.
  • CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation, Microsoft Modern Desktop Admin.
  • Minimum of +3 years’ experience in IT support with a focus on network administration and cloud services.

Skills and competencies

  • Advanced troubleshooting and IT support for specialized software (Caseware, financial software).
  • VPN and remote access troubleshooting.
  • Advanced Active Directory administration (group policy configuration).
  • Advanced networking hardware configuration and maintenance.
  • Server and workstation performance optimization.
  • Documentation and reporting of incidents and system performance.
  • System monitoring and alert resolution using N-central MSP.
  • Backup process management and disaster recovery testing.
  • Review and ensure compliance with ISO 27001 controls.
  • Proactive involvement in security incident management and threat identification.
  • Strong communication skills for escalating and managing tickets.
  • Ability to articulate complex issues to end-users and senior staff.
  • Documentation and reporting of incidents and system performance.
  • Strong ability to manage multiple support tickets and tasks.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize urgent matters.

Contact us

To apply for this role, please send your CV to Dipuo and Palesa at [email protected] and [email protected].

Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.