My client in Centurion needs a Systems & Infrastructure Administration to join their dynamic team. The candidate will be required to plan, maintain, expand and support the infrastructure for the company. The candidate is also expected to interact with vendors such as hardware suppliers and ISPs. Good client facing and communication skills are crucial and the candidate must be willing to take leadership, share knowledge to junior staff and take ownership of tasks and projects.
 
Salary: R30 000 – R 32 500 CTC
 
Qualifications

• Matric
• Bsc Degree in IT

 Optional Qualifications

• MCSE certification
• CCNA
• CEH, CISM, Security+
• Linux+ / Red Hat
• Cloud+, VMware

 Requirements

•  5+ year’s relevant experience in a support / front-office / back-office network environment.
• Perform & lead routine systems administration functions.
• Microsoft / *Nix server application installation and support.
• Hardware and software support.
• Support of business-critical applications.
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues and managing of problems.
• Monitoring systems performance and taking corrective actions.
• Liaising with 3rd party service & hosting providers.
• Maintaining system and related business documentation.
• Structuring the environment for maximum up time and ensuring that there are suitable backup and recovery processes in place.
• Develops procedures, programs and documentation for automating, supporting the network IT infrastructure.
• Complete purchase requisitions and Capex forms for IT related purchases and yearly recurring charges.
• Asset control on hardware and software.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
• After hour, standby duties on a rotational basis with another support staff.
• Taking ownership of the support ticketing system for Internal & external IT problems and requests.

 Must demonstrate experience in the following technologies:

• MS Windows 2008 Server. (AD, DNS, FILE, PRINT, WEB)
• MS Exchange Server.
• *Nix administration
• In-depth understanding of Backups/Replications. (Advantage Backup Exec)
• Physical and Virtual Network knowledge.
• Understanding on how VoIP works.
• Practical experience on VMWare, Hyper-V (Optionally) and Storage (NAS)
• Knowledge of routing and switches
• Understanding of DNS
• Understanding of DHCP
• Understanding of Firewalls

 Optional Qualifications / Experience

• Microsoft SQL / PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Windows SharePoint services (WSS) Understanding of VPN’s (Advantage)

CV APPLICATION PROCESS:
Be advised a Technical Assessment is mandatory before the interview?

• Only South African citizens can apply.
• Indicate current Salary (CTC per annum).
• Indicate expected Salary (CTC per annum).
• Indicate notice period.
• Provide 3 to 5 contactable references and e-mail addresses.

 
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