Job Title: Systems Administrator
Location: Johannesburg
Contract type: Contract (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Hybrid/Remote

Our client is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to support and manage our IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. This role requires expertise in Linux/Unix, Windows Server management, cloud platforms, network security, and CI/CD pipelines within a fintech environment. The ideal candidate should be proficient in managing both on-premises and cloud-based systems while adhering to industry compliance standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Server Administration: Manage and maintain Linux/Unix and Windows Servers, ensuring optimal performance and security.
  • Infrastructure Management: Oversee physical and virtual servers, ensuring uptime and scalability for fintech infrastructure.
  • Network & Security: Configure firewalls, networks, and security measures to safeguard critical systems.
  • Cloud Services: Deploy, configure, and manage AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure environments.
  • Virtualization: Administer VMWare, Hyper-V, and VirtualBox to optimize system performance.
  • CI/CD Pipelines: Set up and manage continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and deployment.
  • System Monitoring: Utilize tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, or Nagios for performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Security & Compliance: Implement system hardening, backups, disaster recovery, and ensure adherence to fintech compliance standards (ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
  • Microservices Deployment: Support and manage cloud-based microservices to enhance system scalability and efficiency.

Experience and qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in system administration, infrastructure management, or IT operations.
  • Strong expertise in Linux/Unix and Windows Server environments.
  • Proficiency in network and firewall configuration.
  • Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMWare, Hyper-V, VirtualBox).
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, or Nagios.
  • Strong security practices in system hardening, backups, and disaster recovery.
  • Understanding of fintech compliance standards like ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and automate IT infrastructure tasks.

Join us in shaping the future of client solutions! If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now!

Desired Skills:

  • Information Technology
  • Linux
  • Unix
  • Vmware
  • Hyper-V
  • VirtualBox
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • Azure
  • CI/CD pipelines

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