IT Systems Administrator (Infrastructure & Network)

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Job Location:

Stellenbosch - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 16 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ensure the reliable secure and efficient operation of IT infrastructure systems and networks while safeguarding information assets through effective security management compliance and risk mitigation initiatives.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Infrastructure & Systems Management:
    • Support Windows Server and virtualization (Hyper-V/VMware).
    • Manage users in Active Directory and Google Workspace (accounts groups and permissions).
    • Monitor backups (SAN/NAS) and perform test restores.
    • Track system health (CPU RAM and storage) and escalate issues.
    • Administer Google Workspace (shared drives mail flow and security).
  • Network Administration:
    • Monitor LAN WAN and VPN connectivity.
    • Assist with the setup of switches routers and firewalls.
    • Manage VLANs and DHCP requests.
    • Monitor network traffic and maintain wireless security.
  • Security & Compliance:
    • Implement patching schedules for servers and infrastructure.
    • Support vulnerability remediation and enforce MFA.
    • Assist with audit preparation (logs and system data).
  • Documentation:
    • Maintain network and server diagrams.
    • Create runbooks for routine tasks.
    • Record all system changes accurately.
  • Weekend Standby:
    • Provide on-call support for critical incidents.
    • Escalate complex issues to senior staff.
    • Ensure timely resolution and clear communication logs.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

  • IT Diploma or equivalent qualification in Network Management
  • 3-5 years in a technical role with a focus on back-end systems rather than end-user support
  • Strong experience in Windows server (2019/2022) virtualization and SAN/NAS storage
  • Solid understanding of the OSI model TCP/IP and how traffic flows through a firewall
  • Experience with endpoint application and infrastructure security tools and practices
  • Basic knowledge of PowerShell or Bash for automating simple tasks - advantageous

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