Jan Paul Roux

Software Engineer

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa16 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

6x AWS Certified professional with extensive cloud experience.
Proven expertise in managing complex IT infrastructures.
Strong background in server administration and incident management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled IT Systems Engineer with a focus on cloud infrastructure and server management.

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Skills

Core Skills

AwsInfrastructure ManagementServer ManagementIncident Management

Other Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)TerraformInfrastructure as code (IaC)Cloud ArchitectAmazon EKSServer environment managementApplication software managementBCP objectives implementationMonitoring environment maintenanceIncident troubleshootingNetwork DesignNetwork SecurityNetwork AdministrationNetwork ArchitectureWireless Networking

About

I received my Information Technology Engineering Diploma from CTI in the year 2007.While doing my IT Engineering I Also got 2 other certifications namely Business Management and Managing Business Projects through Cambridge University in the same year. Over the years I have worked for The IDM Group, HP Computing, Capfin and Capitec Bank as an IT Systems Administrator. Over the years I have gained great experience and have obtained my MCSE, MCP, MCSA MCTS,MCITP,Terraform,N8N and AWS Certifications on top of my diploma to complement my experience. I am currently working for The Foschini Group as an Senior IT Systems Engineer AWS AWS Cloud Practitioner AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate AWS Certified AI Practitioner AWS Certified Security Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional Terraform Associate Certified N8N Certified Microsoft Server Administration and IT Management MCSA, MCP, MCTS, MCITP, MCSE Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert : Private Cloud Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert : Server Infrastructure 2012 Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Server Administrator on Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows® 7 Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server® 2008

Experience

16 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

7 yrs

Current Experience

Tfg (the foschini group)

Senior IT Systems Engineer

May 2019 – Present · 7 yrs · Bellville, Western Cape, South-Africa

As a Senior IT Systems Engineer at The Foschini Group, I am responsible for managing and optimizing both our Windows Server infrastructure and our AWS cloud environment. My role is split across two key domains: traditional on-premises Windows Server operations and our increasingly cloud-focused AWS ecosystem, where my primary focus now lies.
✅ Managing and monitoring our VMware environment across two data center's
✅ Proactively identifying and resolving server anomalies
✅ Overseeing change management to ensure production changes align with strict policies
✅ Handling incident management and in-depth investigations across Windows Server environments
✅Review PRs for IaC updates (CloudFormation, Terraform) and assess architectural impact via Azure Devops in our AWS Environment
✅ Inspect VPC Flow Logs, GuardDuty, and CloudTrail for anomalies.
✅ Conduct Well-Architected Reviews (WAR).
✅ Align AWS architecture with enterprise cloud strategy.
✅ Investigate performance bottlenecks
IT infrastructure is the backbone of any organization, and staying ahead of challenges requires a mix of technical expertise, strategic planning, and adaptability.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)TerraformInfrastructure as code (IaC)Cloud ArchitectAmazon EKSAWS+1

Capitec bank

IT Systems Administrator

Jun 2016 – May 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Stellenbosch

Essential duties under each Key Task and Activity
1. Server environment management
Ensure smooth running of server environment and peripheral infrastructure.
Ensure smooth running of application software.
Perform daily server administration checks.
Ensure the environment is running qualified and supported software/firmware versions.
Implement BCP objectives.
Maintain monitoring environment.
Understand inter-dependencies between installed system components.
Stay updated with new server related technology.
Install, configure and maintain hardware in the data centre.
Assist in investigating, diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving incidents.
Assist in application troubleshooting.
2. Environmental documentation
Manage server build documentation.
Maintain register of hardware assets.
Maintain register of deployed and licensed software assets.
Maintain DR documentation.
3. Automation and scheduling
Develop programs/scripts in support of automation.
Support and manage batch scheduling environment.
4. Tasks and projects
Development of task and project deliverables.
Serve as change control agent for task and project implementations.
Ensure that deadlines are met for task and project deliverables.
Write and review technical specifications for selective task implementations.
5. Ad hoc support
Perform ad-hoc support requests.
Assist with proof of concepts.
Attend operational meetings.

Server environment managementApplication software managementBCP objectives implementationMonitoring environment maintenanceIncident troubleshootingServer Management+1

Capfin

IT Systems Administrator

Jan 2015 – Jun 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · Kuilsrivier

User account creation and termination process in an Active Directory Environment. Veeam Backup Infrastructure Management. Office 365 Account, distribution group and license management. SCCM2012R2 Task Sequence creation for mass deployment of server and windows updates as well as applications and operating system installation and in place upgrades. Group policies for user views and security settings. Vsphere 5.0 server management, monitoring and server changes. IT Security. Service desk support with IT Administrator requirements. Powershell For Office365 and Server2012R2 Management and configuration

Hp computing

Cloud and Server Infrastructure Solutions Expert

Jun 2013 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos · Cape Town Area, South Africa

Setup High Availability Sites for clients. Setup Full redundancy server environments. Plan, deploy and maintain Virtual environments. Manage Microsoft Exchange 2013 environments. Desktop Support for users as well as systems setup. Management of DNS,DHCP, Active Directory, Group policies, WSUS and Hyper V server roles including various other Server Roles. Also Remote support for users working from other locations.

Idm group

IT Administrator and Network Architect

Feb 2011 – Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Cape Town Area, South Africa

Designs and implements new network topology's. Server installation,migration and maintenance. Manage DHCP, WSUS, Active Directory, Group Policies,SQL Server 2008 R2 Maintenance, Zimbra Mail Servers,Wireless Security and Device Integration, Setup and test new technology and applications, Day to Day Desktop Support for 150 Users, Remote assistance for Staff working from different locations, Setup of mobile mail accounts for users on the road, Setup of PC's/Laptops for new staff members.

Intervate

Infrastructure Consultant

Feb 2010 – Dec 2010 · 10 mos

Day to day Desktop Support, Backups setup and support to all clients, Server maintenance, Using System Center to maintain infrastructure in our office. Server setup and support in AD, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, VPN, Network setup and maintenance, Setup and share of any network devices. Device integration's, IT audits, Client site visits and maintenance. Hardware and software sales on client requirements. Implantation of new hardware and software for clients