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.