IT Systems Administrator

Feb 25, 2020

ENVIRONMENT:

A national communications company seeks a solutions-driven IT Systems Administrator with strong technical ability to join its team. The ideal candidate must be fluent in English, possess an IT-related Degree / Diploma or Certification e.g. MCSA, at least 3 years in a similar role within a Microsoft environment, be skilled with VMware, Fortinet, LAN, WAN, Veeam, be able to create scripts in PowerShell or Python and experience with the Atlassian Product Suite.

DUTIES:

  • Install, configure and support the organisation’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system, and maintain network hardware and software.
  • Monitor the network to ensure availability to all system users and performs necessary maintenance to support network availability.
  • Plan and implement and coordinate network security measures to protect data, software and hardware.
  • Diagnose hardware and software problems and replace defective components when required.
  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
  • Maintain and administer computer networks and environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software and all configurations.
  • Monitor the performance of networks and systems, and coordinate network access and usage.
  • Design and configure and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
  • Recommend improvements to systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
  • Work with other technical users on solving existing system problems.
  • Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are required and to determine where adjustments will be required in future.
  • Document own project processes, findings and for the purpose of knowledge sharing.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

  • IT related Degree / Diploma / Certificate (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).

Experience / Skills –

  • Fluent in English.
  • 3 – 5 Years proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role in a Microsoft environment.
  • Proven experience in VMware and its associated systems (e.g. VSan).
  • Experience with Firewalls (Fortinet), networks (LAN, WAN), data backup / recovery (Veeam), system monitoring (PRTG) and patch management tools (GFI languard).
  • Create scripts in PowerShell or Python.
  • Knowledge or experience in the Atlassian Product Suite (Jira / Bitbucket / Confluence / ServiceDesk).

Advantageous –

  • Nginx Web server knowledge.
  • Amazon Web Services.

ATTRIBUTES:

  • Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
  • Excellent communication skills.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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