Systems Administrator

To maintain the organisation’s systems and website by ensuring that they are running optimally and are updated.
To scope and manage software development and integration projects with 3rd party systems and to ensure that software projects meet the requirements.
Ensure that system processes are adjusted according to the organisation’s requirements.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Relevant tertiary qualification
Linux (LPI1), Microsoft, VMWare certification advantageous
2 years of working Linux experience
AWS, Azure, Virtualization experience
Minimum 2 years working experience in HTML & PHP
Experience in content management systems (CMS)
Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. Java, JavaScript, Python) and frameworks/systems
2 years’ experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role
Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping frameworks

POSITION OUTPUTS
Systems Administration:

Control user access/rights to systems.
Maintain highest level of security to systems.
Perform systems maintenance, upgrades and backups.
Support users with any system related problems.
Proactively monitor system performance and uptime.
Liaise with vendors and other provider for quotes and support.
Fulfil Tier 1 support across all systems.
Provide Advanced support and training input for internal purposes to customer care, sales, finance

System Development:

Gather system and integration requirements to build a BRS/FRS.
Formulate solution based on requirements.
Assesses and gathers API information.
Upload GIS data/coverage maps into platforms where required.
Brief software vendors and 3rd party on solutions required.
Present a proof of concept.
Conduct User acceptance testing.
Implement new system or solution.
Perform occasional updates on systems to accommodate new processes and requirements.
Database administration:
Perform bulk data uploads into systems where required.
Provide solutions to fix data integrity/errors once identified.
Document all development work undertaken.

Web Development:

Maintain, update, and troubleshoot organization’s websites.
Review or update web page content or links, using appropriate tools.
Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine web sites’ effectiveness or usability.
Assist and support the Marketing team to implement marketing plans.
Collaborate with web developers to create and operate internal and external web sites, or to manage projects, such as e-marketing campaigns.
Application of SEO (search engine optimization).

Project Management:

Provide high level project plan for system/software/web projects that you are running.
Track progress of projects.

Miscellaneous & General:

Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time-to-time by management.

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