Recruitment Room Team

Systems Administrator (JHB or CPT)

Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa, Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
3 hours ago
Remote
Application ends: October 11, 2025
Deadline date:
October 11, 2025

Job Description


ENVIRONMENT:
A dynamic provider of tailored financial solutions seeks a Systems Administrator with a strong technical background, hands-on experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic business environment. You will be responsible for installing, updating, and configuring systems; taking steps to monitor and identify any potential issues, and implementing preventative measures. You will also ensure system back-ups are taking place as required and handle any down time effectively. Applicants will require Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Cisco CCNA, or similar. You will need 3 years’ experience with infrastructure maintenance, understand SQL backups & have proficiency with tools including Azure, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Active Directory, Nagios, SolarWinds, Zabbix, PowerShell, Bash and Python.
 
DUTIES:
  • Administer, monitor, and maintain all company network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, and firewalls).
  • Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows, Linux, etc.), ensuring optimal performance and availability.
  • Manage and maintain telephony infrastructure and systems and the optimization of thereof.
  • Monitor systems for performance, reliability, and security, responding to alerts and resolving issues proactively.
  • Manage and report on root cause analysis for faults with remedial action.
  • Troubleshooting and monitoring network related performance focusing on the remote and on-site deployment.
  • Setup monitoring software for performance on servers to do preventative maintenance.
  • Assist Support team on complex technical issues.
  • Work together with the Department Manager to define policies and procedures relating to network performance and security.
  • Secure server environments by creating documented policies with procedures, implementation, and monitoring thereof.
  • Ensure network protocols are documented refining security between network devices.
  • Oversee Patch Management policy.
  • Budget control and administration of software licensing.
  • Maintain vendor and supplier relations.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices to recommend improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Cisco CCNA, or similar.
 
Experience/Skills –
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with infrastructure maintenance.
  • Understanding of SQL backups.
  • Microsoft Azure experience.
  • Proven expertise in network administration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, wireless).
  • Strong knowledge of server technologies (Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Active Directory, virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and management tools (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds, Zabbix).
  • Experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.
 
Advantageous:
  • BSc in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Microsoft Certifications.
  • Security Certifications.
  • Expertise or experience with ManageEngine range of products.
 
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Strong skills for daily operational challenges.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including participation in an on-call rotation if required.
 

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