How we help

Technical consultancy

Assurance and Security

Innovation

Getting AI Ready

Adopting AI can seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. The secret to successfully implementing AI is putting the right foundations in place.

Find out how

What we do

Getting AI Ready

Adopting AI can seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. The secret to successfully implementing AI is putting the right foundations in place.

Find out how

Explore

Careers

Modern Workplace Expert Engineer

Cape Town, SA
Modern Workplace

“Are you ready to redefine the modern workplace using cutting edge Microsoft solutions?”

As a Modern Workplace Expert Engineer, you will deliver advanced customer support, manage complex projects, and ensure successful onboarding processes.

Your expertise will contribute to maintaining service excellence through efficient resolution of technical issues raised via Cloud Direct support channels, including live chat, e-mail, and self-service portals.

What You’ll Do:

  • Serve as a senior escalation point for services while creating and maintaining documentation to enhance user knowledge and productivity.
  • Assist in training and mentoring junior engineers to improve their troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Proactively improve system performance, security, and operational efficiency by staying updated on the latest technologies and best practices.
  • Lead or collaborate on complex projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and the implementation of new tools or technologies.
  • Provide on-call support as needed to meet operational demands.
  • Streamline customer onboarding for Cloud Direct’s Modern Workplace solutions, such as Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft 365.
  • Ensure compliance with incident, request, problem, and change management processes while adhering to agreed SLAs.
  • Enhance the reliability and efficiency of Cloud Direct’s Modern Workplace technologies through innovation, automation, and continuous service improvement.
  • Assess and implement new workplace tools, addressing potential risks and issues.
  • Apply best practices to maximize the functionality and features of M365.
  • Oversee the planning, approval, and implementation of product upgrades using Microsoft monitoring tools.
  • Act as a trusted advisor by building strong relationships with customers, offering tailored guidance, and assisting them in complex decision-making with transparency and honesty.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A minimum of 2-years within a 3rd Line role, providing technical support and troubleshooting for Microsoft products, including Office 365, Sentinel, Intune, AVD and Azure.
  • Experience with device management tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)
  • Three or more Microsoft certifications: MD-102, MS-102, MS-700, AZ-104, AZ-140, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC-100
  • Hands-on experience with system administration, including user account management, permissions, and security settings.
  • Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy management.
  • Expertise in Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Defender for Office 365, with strong skills in identity and access management (Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA), compliance, and security policies (DLP, Microsoft Purview, Information Protection).

What We Offer:

  • Responsible Time off (uncapped annual leave)
  • Group Life Cover /Disability Income Cover/ Trauma Insurance Cover (Injury / Disability)
  • Fitness Cash Contribution
  • Pension Fund Contribution
  • Medical Insurance Contribution
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • Endless Growth Opportunities: We provide ample opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and advancement.
  • Culture of Excellence: We foster a high-performance culture that recognizes and rewards exceptional talent.

At Cloud Direct, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses to apply.

Apply Now Back to all jobs

Life at Cloud Direct

Discover Life at Cloud Direct Through Our Employee Spotlights

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Dive into our Employee Spotlights to hear firsthand experiences and insights from our team members. Learn about their journeys, achievements, and what makes Cloud Direct a great place to work. Join us and be part of a dynamic and supportive community!