IT Server Administrator / Network Support Specialist

National Company in East London is looking for an IT Server Administrator / Network Support Specialist to support and maintain their Infrastructure.

Requirements:
Matric / Grade 12
Relevant IT qualifications, or degree, or diploma
Microsoft Certifications relevant to the Server environment
Minimum of 5 years relevant proven technical experience
Self-Driven professional with a keen interest in the ICT Technical environment
Excellent knowledge of best practices relating to technical management, control, and monitoring of server and network infrastructure
Effective Troubleshooting, and problem resolution capabilities
Advanced Technical understanding and proven working experience in terms of setup and configuration of Servers, VM’s and wide area network environments
Technical expertise and knowledge with regards to Fortinet Firewalls, Layer-3 Routing, switching, Internet VPNs, IP addressing
A sound understanding of Windows Server 2012 and up, including: WSUS, File Server, AD, DNS, Exchange server, VMWare 6.5 and up.
VEEAM Backup and Replication, including DR configuration, backup jobs and schedules
Server and SAN experience – RAID Configurations, LUN configurations, best practise techniques
Working knowledge of Cisco routers, Fortinet, HP and Dell server platforms
Knowledge and working experience in VOIP systems
Relevant Technical Certifications associated with the Job Requirement


Duties:
Implement, configure, maintain Infrastructure, servers, virtual machines and network systems including the security thereof.
Provide Technical Client Support to both internal and external clients
Recommend Solutions, evaluate industry trends
Support the continuous alignment and improvement of implemented standards and best practices.
Compile professional technical documentation for technical proposals, processes, procedures, changes and assist the costing of any technical budgetary items
Compile implementation and test plans for new and enhanced technical changes and updates
Monitoring performance of networks and systems and escalating any anomalies or improvements required.
Assess any issues and manage the resolution of the problems inclusive of network availability and security issues
Provide Technical oversight of outsourced VOIP solutions
Mentoring and Coaching of junior technical staff and/or interns
Support the internal drive for innovation and optimum use of new technologies

Salary is market related.