Keeping systems secure, networks strong, and operations seamless!
Our client is seeking a dynamic Systems Networks Administrator (Ops Specialist) to ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of their IT infrastructure. This role is perfect for a tech-savvy professional who thrives in managing servers, networks, and cloud environments while optimizing system performance and uptime.
What you’ll do:
Linux Systems Administration
- Expert-level administration of Debian-based distributions (Ubuntu) and RedHat derivatives (Alma, Rocky).
- Provisioning and configuring servers, clusters, laptops, and other devices via the
- Installation and configuration of LOB (Line-of-Business) applications manually—config files (YAML, JSON).
- Monitoring and troubleshooting system performance, processes, and logs to ensure smooth operations.
- Participating in interviews and tests focused on troubleshooting system issues based on log output and process analysis.
Windows Systems Administration
- Managing and supporting Windows servers in a range of functions, including Active Directory (AD/LDAP), DHCP, DNS, NPS, Certificate Services, IIS, and Hyper-V.
- Knowledge of IIS modules (Dot Net, ASP, WebSockets).
- Providing user desktop support and managing Windows-based file
- Taking ownership of Windows Server maintenance and administration
Networking
- Working in environments with Core/Distribution/Access-switching topologies, high- throughput aggregation switches, and edge/access switches (Edgecore, MikroTik, UniFi, D-Link).
- Managing VLANs, implementing modern tunneling technologies such as ZeroTier and WireGuard, and being well-versed in iptables/nftables, firewalld, and network bonding
- Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting of FortiGate, MikroTik, pfSense, and other similar systems.
- Maintaining network performance and ensuring uptime for critical
- Knowledge of monitoring applications such as Zabbix, Nagios, Data Dog and New Relic.
- IPAM/DCIM experience
Database Support
- Providing basic support for Postgres, Oracle, and MariaDB environments (backups, restores, and minor SQL queries).
- OracleDB knowledge advantageous, including the use of Oracle Data Pump and TNS Listener troubleshooting.
- Collaborating with DBA teams to ensure database availability and
Server Hardware Storage Administration
- Manage SAN, NAS, DAS, LVM, and LUN From setting up and configuring HPE SAN systems to managing Synology, Seagate NAS and FreeNAS devices.
- Perform tasks such as HBA bonding, SCSI configuration, and storage performance
- Server hardware – assembly/upgrades and troubleshooting
- RAID and other HA methods, including setup and best practice
- Veeam Backup and Quest NetVault experience
- Familiarity with LTO-tape technology and how it works and is used will be
Virtualization Cluster Management
- Administering Xen-based hypervisor clusters (XCP/Xen Hypervisors) and Hyper-V
- Deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting virtualized
- Managing cluster performance, failover, and storage
- Past hands-on experience with Hyper-V clusters and VMWare vSphere
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization technologies is advantageous.
Office Administration Soft Skills
- Implementing ITIL-based best practices (ITSM).
- Managing assets (ITAM), including hardware procurement, supplier negotiation, warranties, and SLAs.
- Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence is
- Experience collaborating with interdepartmental teams, such as Finance and
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with professional email
- Writing of support and training
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised, manage multiple priorities in a fast- paced environment.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and systems, be curious!
Your expertise:
- Extensive experience in technical management, preferably in a related industry.
- Advanced knowledge of IT Infrastructure and Information Systems innovation and integration.
- Ability to manage IT support teams,
- Familiarity with database queries
- Knowledge of database design and theories
- Ability to work with data architects and other IT specialist to set up, maintain and monitor data networks
- Knowledge of database structure languages, such as SQL or SQL/PSM
- Experience with server installation and maintenance
- Familiarity with database management best practices
- Has a full understanding of the IT SDLC
- Experience in ITIL and AGILE Methodologies advantageous
- Ability to diagnose faults, incidents, and problems, and implement required changes.
- Ensuring optimal hardware and software functionality, as well as network security.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications required:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, management information systems, or similar.
- Preferred:
- A+ N+, MTCNA, ICND1, UBWA, Linux+/LPIC1, Server+, MCSA: Windows Server 2016—or the nearest equivalent
Other information applicable to the opportunity:
- Permanent Position
- Location: Pretoria – Onsite
- Travel: May be required (Ethopia, 2-3 times annually)
Desired Skills:
- Adaptability
- Authenticity
- Partnership
- Ingenuity
- Mastery