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BUI is seeking a highly motivated Technical Consultant with a solid understanding of Microsoft solutions for their Durban branch.
The primary function of the Consultant position is to ensure the technical delivery of technology projects for our customers. This will require that the Consultant have an expert understanding of the relevant technology to be able to establish the tasks required, to ensure the fulfilment of those tasks and to confirm successful delivery, support and maintenance of these technologies for our customers.
Consultants will also be required to articulate their understanding of these technologies through the technical writing of documentation which will be provided to customers during all projects.
Additional responsibilities may include the following:
Perform the role of Technical Lead on certain projects where required
Responsible for implementing part (or all) of the technical solution to the client, in accordance with an agreed technical design
Occasionally responsible for providing a detailed technical design for enterprise solutions
Often leads small-to-medium technical projects. Willing to work with and under the direction of the Project/Delivery Manager and with customer nominated representatives. Liaises with Solutions Architect as appropriate
Provide technical support and input on the application of technology to a defined business segment
Provide advice on solution and integration opportunities to defined segments
Provide planning and design support for the development of solution architectures that will be implemented in a multiple system environment
Develop and recommend cost effective technical system improvements
Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work under pressure
Candidate must be willing to work remotely and without supervision
Must possess positive, professional interpersonal skills and well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Must be willing to travel (Own Transport Essential)
May be required to engage in pre-sales /presentation/ demonstration activities
Must be willing to certify and renew certifications where needed
Technical ability and working experience:
The understanding of a broad spectrum of technologies
Minimum 7 years general experience in the IT industry
Experience in the implementation, troubleshooting and support of the following Microsoft Technologies is essential:
Microsoft 365
Migration of Exchange on-prem to Microsoft 365 including OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online and Teams
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2010/2013/2016/2019
Microsoft Azure
Working knowledge of the following Microsoft platforms and technologies:
Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft SQL server
Implementation and troubleshooting of managed AV solutions. (Traps, Endpoint Security, Mimecast)
Implementation, troubleshooting and support of Hypervisor environments. (Hyper-V, VMWare)
Excellent understanding of network communications
Understanding of Datacentre technologies like:
SAN and Storage connectivity
Backup and restore technologies
Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI)
Advantageous experience or skill set:
The following skill sets or experience will be of benefit to a candid but are not a requirement.
Functional knowledge of Amazon Web Services
Functional knowledge of Google Cloud services
Global cloud trends
Knowledge of the following Microsoft platforms and technologies:
Microsoft ATA
Microsoft ATP
Microsoft AIP
Microsoft System Center:
Operations Manager
Service Manager
Configuration Manager
ITIL Foundation
TOGAF Foundation
Qualifications and Certifications:
BUI is of the opinion that we would rather employ someone with the necessary working experience than someone with certifications and little or no experience, however the following certifications would be beneficial to the candidate:
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Beneficial but not essential)
Relevant Microsoft Azure and Cloud Computing Certifications. (MCSA - 0365, MCSE - Productivity, MTA: IT Infrastructure or other relevant IT Qualifications)
Hypervisor qualification will be beneficial. (VMWare and Hyper-V)
Veeam Certified Engineer. (VMCE)
Please email your CV to andyv@bui.co.za if you are interested
The primary function of the Consultant position is to ensure the technical delivery of technology projects for our customers. This will require that the Consultant have an expert understanding of the relevant technology to be able to establish the tasks required, to ensure the fulfilment of those tasks and to confirm successful delivery, support and maintenance of these technologies for our customers.
Consultants will also be required to articulate their understanding of these technologies through the technical writing of documentation which will be provided to customers during all projects.
Additional responsibilities may include the following:
Perform the role of Technical Lead on certain projects where required
Responsible for implementing part (or all) of the technical solution to the client, in accordance with an agreed technical design
Occasionally responsible for providing a detailed technical design for enterprise solutions
Often leads small-to-medium technical projects. Willing to work with and under the direction of the Project/Delivery Manager and with customer nominated representatives. Liaises with Solutions Architect as appropriate
Provide technical support and input on the application of technology to a defined business segment
Provide advice on solution and integration opportunities to defined segments
Provide planning and design support for the development of solution architectures that will be implemented in a multiple system environment
Develop and recommend cost effective technical system improvements
Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work under pressure
Candidate must be willing to work remotely and without supervision
Must possess positive, professional interpersonal skills and well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Must be willing to travel (Own Transport Essential)
May be required to engage in pre-sales /presentation/ demonstration activities
Must be willing to certify and renew certifications where needed
Technical ability and working experience:
The understanding of a broad spectrum of technologies
Minimum 7 years general experience in the IT industry
Experience in the implementation, troubleshooting and support of the following Microsoft Technologies is essential:
Microsoft 365
Migration of Exchange on-prem to Microsoft 365 including OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online and Teams
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2010/2013/2016/2019
Microsoft Azure
Working knowledge of the following Microsoft platforms and technologies:
Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft SQL server
Implementation and troubleshooting of managed AV solutions. (Traps, Endpoint Security, Mimecast)
Implementation, troubleshooting and support of Hypervisor environments. (Hyper-V, VMWare)
Excellent understanding of network communications
Understanding of Datacentre technologies like:
SAN and Storage connectivity
Backup and restore technologies
Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI)
Advantageous experience or skill set:
The following skill sets or experience will be of benefit to a candid but are not a requirement.
Functional knowledge of Amazon Web Services
Functional knowledge of Google Cloud services
Global cloud trends
Knowledge of the following Microsoft platforms and technologies:
Microsoft ATA
Microsoft ATP
Microsoft AIP
Microsoft System Center:
Operations Manager
Service Manager
Configuration Manager
ITIL Foundation
TOGAF Foundation
Qualifications and Certifications:
BUI is of the opinion that we would rather employ someone with the necessary working experience than someone with certifications and little or no experience, however the following certifications would be beneficial to the candidate:
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Beneficial but not essential)
Relevant Microsoft Azure and Cloud Computing Certifications. (MCSA - 0365, MCSE - Productivity, MTA: IT Infrastructure or other relevant IT Qualifications)
Hypervisor qualification will be beneficial. (VMWare and Hyper-V)
Veeam Certified Engineer. (VMCE)
Please email your CV to andyv@bui.co.za if you are interested
