System Administrator
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Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reference: ITA005664-Nay-1
A leading technology-driven organisation is seeking a System Administrator to manage and maintain its critical IT infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring system stability security and performance across a high-availability environment.
The successful candidate will be Linux certified technically strong dependable under pressure and comfortable working both independently and as part of a broader DevOps/technical team.
A leading technology-driven organisation is seeking a System Administrator to manage and maintain its critical IT infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring system stability security and performance across a high-availability environment.
The successful candidate will be Linux certified technically strong dependable under pressure and comfortable working both independently and as part of a broader DevOps/technical team.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Install configure and maintain servers storage networks and applications
- Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues
- Manage backups and disaster recovery processes
- Administer user accounts permissions and access controls
- Support security and compliance initiatives (e.g. ISO 27001)
- Provide desktop/user support and troubleshoot technical issues
- Maintain system documentation and enforce IT policies
- Set up new employee hardware and software
- Implement and maintain network infrastructure (routers switches firewalls)
- Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies
- Participate in after-hours standby (rotational)
Skills & Experience
- RedHat or LPI Certification (essential)
- Minimum 2 years Linux administration experience
- Solid understanding of networking and server hardware
- Experience with Office 365 administration
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Knowledge of IT security principles and risk management
- Experience supporting end users and desktop environments
Key Competencies
- Ability to work independently in a remote/hybrid setup
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to perform under pressure in a high-availability environment
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Team-oriented with a proactive mindset
Working Environment
- Hybrid role: remote with on-site requirements in Pretoria and a local Data Centre
- Must be able to travel to the Data Centre within 30 minutes when required (24/7 readiness)
- Participation in an after-hours standby rotation
- Reliable power backup and internet connectivity are required for remote work
- Occasional local and international travel may be required
- 6-month probation period with initial on-site involvement
Ideal Candidate
- Technically capable and highly reliable
- Security-conscious and detail-oriented
- Comfortable taking ownership of systems and responsibilities
- Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies
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Naydene CronjeRequired Experience:
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