IT Project Engineer
ZAR500k - ZAR800k/yr
Senior
Johannesburg, South Africa
RemoteMust reside in South Africa.
IT OperationsIT Project Management
About the job
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or senior systems administration experience.
- Must reside in South Africa.
- Proven track record leading or executing server, network, and cloud migration projects end-to-end.
- Experience working in a multi-client environment, managing diverse technology stacks, priorities, and service expectations across different organizations.
- Expert-level knowledge of Windows 10/11 and macOS.
- Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016 administration.
- Advanced, hands-on experience with Hyper-V virtualization and server administration.
- Strong working experience with VMware ESXi/vSphere and other virtualization environments.
- Strong knowledge of networking: routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, LAN/WAN, and SD-WAN concepts.
- Experience configuring and deploying firewalls (SonicWall, Fortinet, Cisco, or Meraki).
- Strong, hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure cloud services.
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing on-premise to cloud migrations; Azure experience is required and AWS familiarity is important.
- Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (Veeam, Barracuda, or similar BCDR platforms).
- Working knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, S3, networking, IAM) sufficient to support hybrid and multi-cloud projects.
- Scripting and automation familiarity; PowerShell is required and Azure CLI or similar is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent project tasks and priorities.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment with minimal supervision.
- Clear written and verbal communication for documentation, client-facing technical discussions, and internal collaboration.
- Ownership of technical deliverables from design through completion.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex, multi-vendor environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead deployments and configurations for Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016 environments.
- Design, set up, and manage Hyper-V hosts and virtualization infrastructure, including VMware ESXi/vSphere environments.
- Architect and deploy networking equipment, including switches, access points, VLANs, VPNs, and routing/switching environments.
- Deploy and troubleshoot SonicWall, Fortinet, Cisco, or Meraki firewalls.
- Manage core network infrastructure and advanced routing/switching configurations.
- Lead Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure (Entra ID, Azure AD, Azure VMs, Azure networking) deployments and migrations.
- Plan and execute cloud migrations, primarily to Azure, while applying working knowledge of AWS environments.
- Configure SharePoint (on-premise and online) and modern collaboration platforms.
- Implement and troubleshoot BCDR, Veeam, and Barracuda backup solutions.
- Support SaaS backup configurations and disaster recovery tasks.
- Join project calls as the senior technical resource, providing expertise, scoping the technical approach, answering complex technical questions, and guiding implementation steps while the Project Manager leads the meeting and client communication.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Sales, and technical teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
- Mentor junior technicians and provide technical quality assurance on project work.
- Document configurations, procedures, and client environments in the documentation platform.
Desired Qualifications
- Managed service provider experience is strongly preferred.
- Relevant certifications preferred: Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator/Solutions Architect, VMware VCP, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or equivalent.
- Azure CLI or similar scripting and automation tools are a plus.
- VOIP and Microsoft Teams experience.
- Autotask PSA familiarity.
- SharePoint administration.
- Containerization or infrastructure-as-code.
About the company
FusionTek provides managed and co-managed IT and security services for businesses to stay connected and secure. Its offering includes proactive monitoring, management, and protection of IT environments, available as fully managed or partner-led co-managed support. The service combines remote monitoring and security tooling with patch management and incident response, working with a client’s existing IT team when needed. Its goal is to simplify IT management, reduce security risk, and keep technology operations running smoothly.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Kirkland, Washington
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 acquisitions of US Resources, Amarok, and CSC expanded FusionTek across Seattle and Washington.
- Custom development launched in 2025 gives MSP clients integrations, automation, and AI workflows.
- Updated 2026 support pages list Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham, Arlington, and Tampa offices.
What critics are saying
- Three 2025 acquisitions force integration work across Amarok, US Resources, and CSC.
- FusionTek's 24/7 support promise raises breach and outage exposure across managed-security clients.
- A major incident response failure would shred trust and trigger rapid SMB contract churn.
What makes FusionTek unique
- FusionTek combined MSP, MSSP, incident response, and custom development after June 2025 Amarok.
- October 2025 CSC expanded Pacific Northwest coverage and retained key local staff.
- FusionTek ranked No. 1879 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, signaling sustained growth.
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Benefits
- Performance Bonus
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Hybrid Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Certification Support
- Professional Development Budget
- Training Programs