Role Purpose
The Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing infrastructure services across OryxAlign and client environments. This role provides 3rd-line technical support, delivers infrastructure projects, and ensures the stability, performance, and security of server, network, cloud, and storage platforms. The Infrastructure Engineer works closely with the Service Desk, Security, Cloud, and UK technical teams to ensure reliable service delivery and excellent customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Support & Maintenance
- Provide 3rd-line escalation support for incidents and service requests from Service Desk teams.
- Maintain and support :
- Windows Server / Active Directory / Group Policy
- Azure AD & Microsoft 365 platforms
- Virtualisation platforms (VMware / Hyper-V)
- On-prem and cloud storage systems
- Backup platforms and DR environments
- Troubleshoot performance, connectivity, and system health issues across multi-tenant environments.
Cloud & Modern Workplace
Support migration and maintenance of workloads in Azure and Microsoft 365.Implement security, compliance and identity configurations in Azure AD and M365.Administer Microsoft Exchange Online & Teams environments.Network & Security
Support and maintain network appliances (Switching, Routing, VPN, Firewalls).Configure and troubleshoot :VLANs, routing, DNS, DHCP, site-to-site VPNsFirewalls (Fortinet / Cisco / Sophos depending on client stack)Work closely with the Security Engineering team to apply hardening, patching, and compliance standards.Project Delivery
Participate in planning and delivering infrastructure upgrade and transformation projects.Perform system migrations, Office / M365 onboarding, server refreshes and cloud buildouts.Document solutions, changes, and designs following OryxAlign standards.Monitoring & Documentation
Monitor system health and capacity trends; perform proactive remediation.Maintain accurate documentation in the configuration management system (CMDB) .Ensure updates are logged and tracked within the ticketing system and closed in line with SLAs.Required Experience & Skills
3+ years experience in Infrastructure / Systems Engineering within MSP or multi-tenant environments.Strong experience in :Windows Server, AD, Group PolicyAzure AD & Microsoft 365 administrationVMware or Hyper-V virtualisationGood understanding of networking technologies (TCP / IP, VLANs, routing, firewall rules, VPNs).Skilled in PowerShell for scripting, automation and configuration tasks.Familiarity with ConnectWise, Autotask or similar service management platforms is advantageous.Qualifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory)
Microsoft Certifications (AZ-104, MS-102, AZ-900 or similar).CompTIA Network+ / Server+ (advantageous).VMware VCP or Hyper-V experience beneficial.Cisco CCNA (advantageous).Key Competencies
Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.Ability to work in a structured, SLA-driven environment.Calm and methodical under pressure.Collaborative team player, cross-region (Cape Town & UK).Working Conditions
Standard Cape Town working hours with required overlap with UK operations.Participation in on-call / after-hours maintenance or incident response rotation as required.