Advanced Level 2 Engineer (L3 Capability)

Reference: BIT005503-Raees-5

A forward-thinking IT services organisation is seeking an Advanced Level 2 Engineer (with Level 3 capability) to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a technically strong infrastructure professional who combines deep cloud expertise, cybersecurity capability, and strategic project exposure. This position goes beyond traditional support — we are looking for someone who can operate at a senior technical level while contributing to intelligent, proactive IT environments. Duties & Responsibilities

Key Technical Requirements

• IT Infrastructure & Cloud:

• Advanced experience designing and optimising hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, and VMware).

• Strong networking knowledge, including SD-WAN and zero-trust architecture.

• Virtualisation and containerisation (Kubernetes and Docker).

• Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation).

• Experience building resilient, high-performance infrastructure environments.

• AI & Data Exposure (Advantageous):

• Exposure to machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn).

• Experience with data platforms, such as Spark, Databricks, or Snowflake.

• Understanding of analytics pipelines and intelligent automation concepts.

• Cybersecurity:

• Strong capabilities in incident response, threat hunting, and security operations.

• Experience with next-generation SIEM tools (Splunk and Sentinel).

• Exposure to EDR/XDR platforms and SOAR automation.

• Understanding of proactive, intelligence-led security models.

• Compliance & Governance:

• Working knowledge of GDPR, POPIA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NIST, and CIS Controls.

• Experience supporting audits, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.

• Project & Transition Leadership:

• Experience participating in or leading infrastructure migrations and transformation initiatives.

• Exposure to Agile/DevOps methodologies.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management capability.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Ability to operate independently with senior-level accountability.

• Client-facing confidence and professionalism.

• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

This opportunity is ideal for a technically mature Engineer who is ready to operate at a senior level while remaining hands-on. If you thrive in complex infrastructure environments and enjoy solving advanced technical challenges, we would like to hear from you.

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For more information contact: Raees Sadek IT Recruitment Researcher 011 622 9526