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Systems Administrator (Systems Administrato)

Overview

Reference
Systems Administrato

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
19 November 2024


Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Systems Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation, security, and efficiency of IT systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • User Support: Provide guidance and assistance to users, resolving technical issues and enhancing system usability.
  • System Maintenance: Install, configure, and maintain corporate hardware, software, and related infrastructure.
  • Operational Compliance: Ensure adherence to organizational policies and identify opportunities to enhance system processes.
  • Fault Diagnosis and Resolution: Diagnose and address performance issues to maintain optimal system reliability.
  • System Testing: Conduct routine tests on software and applications, ensuring they meet performance requirements.
  • Database Monitoring: Monitor and report issues on Linux and SQL databases, collaborating with the infrastructure team for resolutions.
  • System Upgrades: Administer updates and upgrades to software versions while maintaining synchronization between QA and production environments.
  • Dashboard Reporting: Build and present monthly system performance and support reports to stakeholders.
  • After-Hours Support: Provide critical after-hours support for production systems, including network connections and third-party integrations.

Key Skills

  • Expertise in AWS and Azure tenant management.
  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux server management and Windows Server/Active Directory.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, VMware vSphere, and Mimecast administration.
  • Ability to manage storage systems, VPNs, and load balancers.
  • Skilled in database first-line support, including SQL.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
  • Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented mindset.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing Active Directory and Windows Server environments.
  • At least 2 years of experience in AWS and Azure/M365 tenant management.
  • VMWare and AWS certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

  • Matric certification.
  • A+, N+, and MCSE/MCSA or equivalent IT qualifications.


Contact information

Tamlyn Redmond