Lead Systems Administrator — Hybrid IT for Renewable Energy

Placements24; Upington; Híbrido; ZAR 800.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Generous annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Systems Administrator to manage our client's IT backbone in Upington, Northern Cape. You will oversee Windows and Linux servers, networks, and critical IT systems, ensuring security, uptime, and scalable design while mentoring a team of IT professionals.

The role emphasizes system design, implementation, maintenance, and proactive IT management in a renewable energy setting, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in systems administration with lead/senior experience.
• Strong Windows Server and Linux administration.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.
• Certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, RHCSA, RHCE desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers (Windows and Linux) and networks.
• Monitor system performance for high availability and optimal resource use.
• Implement and enforce security policies to protect data and systems.
• Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Lead and mentor junior system administrators, providing guidance.
• Plan and execute system upgrades and patching.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve IT operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and IT best practices.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

IT certifications (MCSA/MCSE/RHCSA/RHCE)

Herramientas

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

GCP

Windows Server

Linux

DNS/DHCP/VPNs

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Systems Administrator to manage our client's IT backbone in Upington, Northern Cape. You will oversee Windows and Linux servers, networks, and critical IT systems, ensuring security, uptime, and scalable design while mentoring a team of IT professionals.

The role emphasizes system design, implementation, maintenance, and proactive IT management in a renewable energy setting, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.