Microsoft AD / Exchange Engineer (DC Platform Support)

SUMMARY:
Company: Kapsch SA
Location: SANRAL Data Centre, Midrand
Position: Microsoft AD / Exchange Engineer (DC Platform Support)
Contract Period: 6 Months with the possibility of extension
Budget: Negotiable

POSITION INFO:
About the Company:
Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa (Kapsch SA) is a global leader in intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and traffic management solutions. The company specializes in delivering advanced technologies and services that improve road safety, reduce congestion, and optimize traffic flow. With a strong presence in South Africa, Kapsch SA provides critical infrastructure solutions such as toll collection systems, traffic monitoring, and control systems.
Kapsch SA is committed to driving innovation in transportation and supporting national road systems. As a trusted partner to key organizations like SANRAL, Kapsch plays an essential role in enhancing South Africa’s transportation infrastructure through advanced technology and data management.

About the End Client:
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) is a state-owned entity responsible for managing and maintaining South Africa's national road network. Established in 1998, SANRAL’s core focus is to enhance the country's road infrastructure, fostering economic development and ensuring safer, more efficient transport.
SANRAL is at the forefront of integrating technology into traffic management, with its Data Centre in Midrand serving as a hub for the country's road infrastructure and traffic operations. Kapsch SA partners with SANRAL in supporting the management of national roads, providing vital data center operations and technical support.

Role Requirements:

• Matric (High School Diploma)
• Completed or in-progress Tertiary IT qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Support Engineer, with emphasis on Microsoft products
• Azure or Active Directory (AD) Fundamentals Certification
• AD Administrator Certification
• Networking Certification

• Microsoft M365 Fundamentals Certification
• Microsoft DevOps Certification
• AD/Azure Security Certification
• Experience with Windows, Linux/Unix, scripting (Bash, PowerShell, or Perl), LDAP, SQL, KQL, and web services
• Knowledge of other cloud hosting solutions such as Google Cloud, AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), etc.
• VMware Certification
• Experience with Azure Container solutions

• Provide Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Exchange support within the SANRAL Data Centre
• Administer and manage AD infrastructure, ensuring the integrity and security of directory services
• Collaborate on Azure integration and containerization projects
• Perform maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting for Microsoft AD and Exchange environments
• Support cross-platform systems (Windows, Linux/Unix) and automation using scripting languages
• Assist with process automation, standardization, and infrastructure security in line with best practices

• Strong experience with Microsoft AD, Exchange, and Azure infrastructure
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting for automation
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in enterprise IT environments
• Collaborative and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary IT support team
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure security and networking principles