Windows Administrator

Blackfluo.ai; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled web hosting professional to join their Unified Web Hosting Team. The role involves managing .NET websites, implementing DevOps practices, and collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal web performance. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in web hosting, cloud technologies, and automation, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in IIS, ASP.NET, .NET Framework/Core, and web security.
• Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, and PowerShell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Unified Web Hosting Team providing operational support.
• Manage and maintain websites built on .NET Framework and .NET Core.

Skills

Web Hosting & Security

Cloud & Automation

Networking & Protocols

Monitoring & Analytics

DevOps

Tools

Azure

AWS

PowerShell

IIS

ASP.NET

SQL

Job description

Job Description:

Location: Fully remote, Central Europe Time Zone

Start date: To be defined

Languages: English is mandatory

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Support: Work as part of the Unified Web Hosting Team with project-based initiatives or ongoing operational support, ensuring alignment with IT service management (ITSM) best practices and organizational standards.
• Web Management: Manage and maintain websites built on .NET Framework and .NET Core within Windows environments, deployed across on-premises, Azure, or AWS infrastructures.
• Automation & DevOps Practices: Implement automation for routine activities using DevOps methodologies and PowerShell scripting, improving efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with Cybersecurity, Cloud, Active Directory, and Networking teams to configure, implement, and troubleshoot web hosting solutions on Windows platforms.
• Web Analytics: Administer and optimize the Webtrends web statistics tool, ensuring accurate analytics and actionable insights for web performance and usage.
• Reporting: Provide visibility on the status of the services being delivered, create operating procedures, and share knowledge within the team.

What we are looking for:

The resource MUST have the following skills and experience:

• Web Hosting & Security: Expertise in IIS, ASP.NET, .NET Framework/Core, and web security (SSL/TLS, certificates, authentication protocols).
• Knowledge of web publishing and deployment tools: such as FTP, WebDAV, URL Rewrite, Web Deployment Tool, and RepliWeb.
• Cloud & Automation: Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, and PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Operating Systems: Strong understanding of Windows Operating Systems.
• Performance & Scaling: Experience in load balancing, request routing, caching, and performance tuning (e.g., multicore scaling, CPU throttling).
• Identity & Databases: Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure Entra ID, SSO, and Microsoft SQL database infrastructure.
• Networking & Protocols: Strong knowledge of DNS, HTTP, FTP, SSL/TLS, LDAP, and related protocols with troubleshooting skills.
• Monitoring & Analytics: Knowledge of APM tools and web analytics to optimize application performance.

The resource SHOULD have the following skills and experience:

• DevOps: Experience with CI/CD deployments with Azure DevOps or Bitbucket.
• Containers: Experience with container technologies or cloud serverless resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with familiarity in large-scale web environments under high traffic loads.
• Knowledge of Service Management methodologies (ITIL).
• Experience with Service Management tools (ticketing systems).

Required Soft Skills:

• Customer-facing experience and excellent oral communication skills.
• Ability to write documentation & reports.
• Creativity and ability to find innovative solutions.
• Willingness to learn on the job.
• Conflict management & cooperation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment that values diversity.

Desirable Certifications:

• Microsoft certifications are highly desirable.
• Cloud certifications (Azure & AWS) are highly desirable.
• ITIL certification.