- Western Cape
- Salary: R15 000.00 - R25 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: IT Telecommunications Internet
- Benefits: Training Work from home
- Reference: 2359828
Vacancy Details
Employer: Mezobyte
- Install, configure, and maintain 3CX phone systems hosted in our cloud environment.
- Troubleshoot inbound/outbound call failures, SIP trunk issues, codec mismatches, and NAT-related problems.
- Manage extensions, ring groups, IVR menus, call queues, and call recording settings on behalf of customers.
- Liaise with SIP trunk providers to diagnose and resolve carrier-side issues.
- Assist customers with 3CX desktop and mobile client configuration and connectivity.
- Monitor hosted PBX instances for performance, capacity, and license compliance.
- Provide administration and support for customer servers hosted on our infrastructure, including Windows Server 2019 and newer and Ubuntu 22 and newer.
- Perform routine maintenance: patch management, disk health monitoring, backup verification, and performance tuning.
- Troubleshoot server-side issues, including service failures, resource exhaustion, event log errors, and authentication problems.
- Manage Active Directory environments: user accounts, group policies, OUs, and domain services.
- Support Remote Desktop Services (RDS), file sharing, and print server configurations.
- Respond to and resolve backup failures; ensure recovery procedures are tested and documented.
- Configure and support MikroTik RouterOS devices, including hAP, CCR, and RB-series hardware.
- Troubleshoot LAN/WAN connectivity, IP addressing, NAT, firewall rules, and routing issues.
- Set up and maintain VPN tunnels (IPsec, WireGuard, L2TP) for remote access and site-to-site connectivity.
- Configure QoS, traffic shaping, and bandwidth management policies for customer environments.
- Support wireless deployments, including Ubiquiti and general Wi-Fi troubleshooting.
- Assist with VLAN configuration, inter-VLAN routing, and managed switch integration.
- Administer Microsoft 365 tenants: user provisioning, licence management, and security settings.
- Troubleshoot Exchange Online mail flow issues, spam filtering, NDRs, and shared mailbox configurations.
- Support Microsoft Teams deployments, including calling, meetings, channels, and guest access.
- Assist with OneDrive and SharePoint Online access, permissions, and synchronisation problems.
- Manage and troubleshoot Azure AD / Entra ID, including MFA, conditional access, and SSO configurations.
- Apply and monitor Microsoft security baselines, Defender for Business alerts, and compliance policies.
- Diagnose and resolve general network connectivity issues across customer LAN and WAN environments.
- Perform basic structured cabling assessments and coordinate with third-party contractors where physical remediation is required.
- Configure and support unmanaged and managed switches (VLANs, spanning tree, port security).
- Troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing conflicts across multi-subnet environments.
- Assist with firewall rule reviews and basic security hardening for customer network perimeters.
- Document network topologies and maintain accurate asset and configuration records in the helpdesk system.
- Log all support interactions accurately and promptly in Freshdesk, with clear descriptions, time entries, and resolution notes.
- Prioritise and manage your personal ticket queue in accordance with customer SLA commitments (8x5xNBD, 24x7xNBD, 24x7x4).
- Escalate complex issues to senior engineers or vendors in a timely manner, with a full handover of diagnostics gathered.
- Communicate proactively with customers on open tickets – no ticket should go silent.
- Contribute to the Mezobyte knowledge base by documenting recurring issues and their resolutions.
- Participate in a standby/on-call roster for after-hours critical incident response.
The Support Engineer will provide first- and second-line technical support across a defined technology stack: 3CX hosted PBX, hosted server environments, MikroTik routing and switching, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and general networking. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that demands both deep technical competence and a genuine commitment to service excellence. This is a work-from-home position, but it will require occasional travel to customers.
3CX & Hosted PBX Support
Hosted Server Support
MikroTik Routing & Networking
Microsoft 365 Support
General Networking
General Support Responsibilities
Required Skills
- Comptia A+ Essentials: 1 to 2 years
- Comptia Network+: 1 to 2 years
- MTCNA
- MTCRE
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a technical support or systems administration role, preferably within an MSP environment.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience with 3CX administration and SIP/VoIP troubleshooting.
- Practical experience configuring and troubleshooting MikroTik RouterOS devices.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange Online, Teams, and Azure AD / Entra ID.
- Working knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, RDS, and file services.
- Sound understanding of TCP/IP networking: subnetting, routing, NAT, VLANs, DNS, and DHCP.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple open tickets simultaneously, and meet SLA deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
- MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) or higher.
- 3CX certification (Basic or Advanced).
- CompTIA A+ and N+.
- Microsoft certifications: MS-900, MD-102, MS-102, AZ-104, or equivalent.
- Experience with hosted virtualisation environments (Hyper-V, VMware, Proxmox).
- Familiarity with FortiGate or other enterprise firewall platforms.
- Experience using Freshdesk or a similar ITSM / helpdesk platform.
- Exposure to structured cabling, fibre patching, and physical network infrastructure.
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