Job Title: Virtualisation and Windows OS Engineer Seniority Level: Mid-Career (Above 6 yrs exp) Type: Contractor (Long Term) Location: Tshwane (Pretoria), Gauteng Reporting to: Manager Job Description: Looking for a skilled Virtualisation and Windows OS Engineer to join our client in Pretoria, Gauteng. As a key member of the IT department, you will be responsible for managing virtual environments, Windows server administration, clustering, Azure management, and performance optimization.Duties and Responsibilities: Virtualization Management - Design, deploy, and manage virtual environments using Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware- Create, configure, migrate, and maintain virtual machines- Manage and optimize virtual networks and storage Windows Server Administration - Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments- Perform patching, upgrades, and system health checks- Ensure server security and compliance standards are met Clustering & High Availability - Implement and manage Microsoft Failover Clusters- Ensure high availability and business continuity- Configure cluster storage and networking Cloud (Azure) Management - Deploy and manage Azure IaaS environments- Configure virtual networks and cloud-based infrastructure- Monitor and maintain Azure server security and performance Performance & Optimization - Conduct in-depth analysis of server performance- Identify bottlenecks and implement optimization strategies- Monitor capacity and recommend improvements Qualifications: Qualification Types: Certificates/Certification Qualifications: MCP (MS Certified Professional), MCSE (MS Certified Systems Engineer) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate HPE Server and Storage Certificates (Advantageous) Key Skills: Windows Server Operating Systems, Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware virtualization, Microsoft Failover Clustering, Microsoft Azure