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IT Support Engineer

Location

South Africa

Posted

15 days ago

Salary

R14K - R24.5K / month

Seniority

Mid Level

High School2 yrs expEnglishAzureCyber SecurityDNSTCP/IP

Job Description

IT Support Engineer

Pear Tree.

• Resolve escalated technical support tickets and provide advanced troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network-related issues. • Administer and support Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), including user account and permissions management. • Support and maintain Windows Server environments and assist with general system administration tasks. • Investigate system performance issues and identify root causes to ensure optimal system reliability. • Troubleshoot VPN connectivity, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and other networking issues. • Support backup and disaster recovery processes to maintain business continuity. • Maintain accurate technical documentation, including procedures, configurations, and issue resolutions. • Liaise with third-party software vendors to resolve complex technical issues and ensure timely resolution.

Job Requirements

  • 2 to 4+ years of experience in IT Support, including previous experience in a 2nd Line Support role
  • Strong experience administering Microsoft 365 and Windows Server environments
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and VPN troubleshooting
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote team environment
  • Able to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple priorities and resolving complex technical issues
  • Desirable: Experience with database troubleshooting
  • Cybersecurity awareness and best practices
  • Experience supporting SaaS platforms or insurance software applications.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and skill set
  • 100% remote role — work from home anywhere in SA
  • Paid local holidays aligned with the UK business calendar
  • Opportunities for training and professional growth
  • Work directly with a supportive UK team — no agency middleman
  • Long-term engagement with a stable and growing business

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