3rd Line Technical Support Engineer

17 hours ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa DataFin Full time
3rd Line Technical Support Engineer (CPT Hybrid)IT – Support
Cape Town – Western Cape

ENVIRONMENT:

JOIN a global team of a dynamic Managed Services Provider seeking a highly technical & ambitious 3rd Line Technical Support Engineer with at least 3-4 years' relevant work experience. The team is very technical, and you will have many opportunities to get involved in not just technical support, but also project work, maintenance, upgrades, and other aspects of the business. The ideal candidate must have 3+ years' experience in the following: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Microsoft Server 2008 / 2012 / 2012R2 / 2016, Azure, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, VLAN, VPNs, Veeam, MSP360, LiveVault (Cloud and on Premise), solid understanding of SIP/IP Telephone Systems, Firewalls, Cyber Security, and IP routing protocols. NB. You must have worked for an MSP to apply.

DUTIES:

  • Provide 1st to 3rd Line Support via email, phone, and support to clients based in the UK, SA, Europe, Asia, and the US.
  • Visit customer sites/offices to troubleshoot, configure and implement various IT solutions and services (SA).
  • Troubleshoot and fix various IT hardware related issues, including liaising with 3rd vendors through to resolution.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and fix most Microsoft technologies (Cloud & On Premise) as well as third-party applications/systems.
  • Work directly with Senior Engineers to resolve complex issues as well as assist in project rollouts.
  • Be willing to work flexible hours to provide support for clients in the UK, SA Europe, US, and Asia (On-Call Rota).
  • Be proactive. You should always look for opportunities to improve what we do, improve customers' IT systems, and find smarter ways to deliver excellent service.
  • Maximize and promote system utilization for all users, providing relevant training where necessary.
  • Maintain documentation for all systems (hardware and software), including all applications installed and network topology/diagrams.
  • Provide excellent service to all customers and be willing to go the extra mile.
  • Get involved and deliver in complex projects for customers.
  • Assist with technical presales, design, and project planning.

REQUIREMENTS:

3+ Years' experience in the following –

  • Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11.
  • Microsoft Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016.
  • Cloud Platforms (M365 Suite, Azure, AWS & Google Cloud) – Experience in Azure and 365 essential; AWS and Google Cloud desirable.
  • Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, SharePoint, Exchange, and IIS.
  • Excellent understanding and practical experience of Network Technology VLAN, VPNs, Firewalls, Cyber Security, and IP routing protocols.
  • Excellent understanding and practical experience of Wireless network technologies (UniFi and Meraki).
  • Good understanding of SIP/IP Telephone Systems.
  • Excellent understanding and practical experience in Enterprise endpoint protection services and products.
  • Excellent understanding and practical experience of Backup technologies (e.g., Veeam, MSP360, LiveVault) (Cloud and on Premise).
  • Various 3rd party Applications and Systems.
  • Virtualization technologies (Standalone Hyper-V, Hyper-V clustering).
  • Terminal Services.
  • Storage Technologies (S2D, DFS).
  • Understanding of scripting and automation (PowerShell).
  • Excellent understanding and experience in Infrastructure Maintenance and Alerting routines (Ensure system integrity and minimization of downtime).
  • Experience with Policies, Procedures, Training, Compliance requirements.
  • Project Management experience and/or Certifications.
  • Technical Pre-Sales experience (Design stage, not necessarily customer-facing).
  • Remote Support.
  • Proactive trend identification and resolution.
  • Ability to work in a pressured environment.

Desirable Certifications / Skill / Experience –

  • Microsoft 365, HP, FortiGate, SonicWall, Dell Certifications.
  • Microsoft certifications.
  • Mac OS.
  • Autotask PSA and RMM.
  • Microsoft SharePoint Configuration.
  • Pre-sales experience preferred but not essential.

ATTRIBUTES:

  • A great attitude.
  • Must be a team player.
  • Willingness to learn and teach.
  • Experience in documentation and guide development.
  • Ambitious.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills with a willingness to find solutions through to resolution, no matter how difficult the problem.
  • Be cool, calm, and collected in a sometimes pressured and fast-paced environment.
  • Organized, planful, and able to prioritize varied workloads and work to strict deadlines.
  • The detail matters, which is a key attribute to the role.
  • Must be a self-starter and have excellent time management skills.
  • Presentable with excellent customer-facing communication and phone skills.
  • Be commercial and show a keenness to understand the business.
  • Enthusiastic, with the ability to motivate others and a positive willingness to get involved.
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