Overview
Advanced Field Support Engineer/Team Lead Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Elite Search
Position: Advanced Field Support Engineer / Team Lead
Responsibilities:
Technical
Leadership
& Escalation Lead and manage a field support engineer, coordinate client visits, and serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues. Advanced Troubleshooting & Support Provide remote and onsite support, advanced desktop troubleshooting, and senior-level server infrastructure support. Infrastructure & Security Management Configure, install, and troubleshoot firewalls (primarily Sophos), manage virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V), and oversee Microsoft 365 tenant administration.
Backup & Disaster Recovery Implement and manage Veeam backup solutions, ensuring data integrity and recovery capabilities. Project Execution & Documentation Plan and oversee installation projects, maintain comprehensive technical documentation, and ensure smooth deployment of IT solutions.
Client Relationship
&
Continuous Improvement
Build strong client relationships through excellent service delivery and stay up to date with emerging technologies. Requires skills and experience:
Minimum 4 years of intermediate to senior level experience in an MSP environment in a similar role Microsoft certifications: MCSE or higher CompTIA certifications: A+ and Network+ Extensive experience with Microsoft server environments and infrastructure Advanced knowledge of firewall configuration from scratch (Sophos preferred) Strong expertise in virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V)
Experience with
Veeam (or other) backup and recovery solutions SQL knowledge and experience In-depth knowledge of DNS and advanced networking concepts (DNS resolution failures, Incorrect DNS records, DNS propagation delays, Split DNS configurations, DNS cache problems, Reverse DNS lookup issues, DNS security concerns (like DNS poisoning) Proven experience with Microsoft 365 management, including tenant administration, admin center, and security admin center Experience planning and executing complete installation projects Strong
problem-solving
and
critical thinking
skills
Title: Advanced Field Support Engineer/Team Lead
Company: Elite Search
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Engineering (Systems Engineer, IT Specialist)
