Senior Telecoms Systems Administrator - Hybrid

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Stable team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and maintain our client’s critical IT infrastructure in Welkom, Free State. You will oversee Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, AD, and cloud services to ensure performance, security, and reliability.

You will collaborate with IT teams to implement robust solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and support disaster recovery planning in a hybrid work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in IT.
• Minimum 5 years of enterprise Systems Administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux.
• Experience with virtualization, AD, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
• Manage and monitor system performance, ensuring high availability and optimal efficiency.
• Implement and enforce security policies, patch management, and vulnerability assessments.
• Administer virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Manage directory services (e.g., Active Directory) and related infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues, providing timely resolution.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures, and operational guides.
• Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and installations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to IT staff and end-users.
• Participate in capacity planning and disaster recovery initiatives.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Bash

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Active Directory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Windows Server

Linux

PowerShell

Bash

Active Directory

AWS

Azure

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and maintain our client’s critical IT infrastructure in Welkom, Free State. You will oversee Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, AD, and cloud services to ensure performance, security, and reliability.

You will collaborate with IT teams to implement robust solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and support disaster recovery planning in a hybrid work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and certifications.