Hybrid IT Systems Admin - Cloud & On-Prem, Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Diverse range of technologies

Operational excellence in Upington

Paid time off and other perks

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to manage and maintain both cloud and on-premise IT infrastructure in Upington. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation, security, and availability of all IT systems, supporting the daily business activities.

You will be responsible for server management, network administration, user support, and implementing IT best practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated IT professional to play a key role in managing a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT.
• 3+ years of systems administration across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and virtualization.
• Strong networking, security, and hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and customer support abilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server operating systems and applications.
• Administer cloud infrastructure resources and on‑premise hardware.
• Monitor performance and perform maintenance and upgrades.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Provide technical support to end-users and resolve issues.
• Ensure IT security through proper measures and protocols.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

AWS

Azure

GCP

VMware

Networking

Security practices

Customer support

Education

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

Tools

VMware

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to manage and maintain both cloud and on-premise IT infrastructure in Upington. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation, security, and availability of all IT systems, supporting the daily business activities.

You will be responsible for server management, network administration, user support, and implementing IT best practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated IT professional to play a key role in managing a