Remote Systems Administrator — Build & Secure Global IT

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office allowance

Professional development

Bonuses possible

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Systems Administrator to manage IT infrastructure from a distributed location. You will deploy, configure, and maintain servers, networks, and cloud services while ensuring security and performance for a global user base.

The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, advanced troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a remote-first company. Strong scripting and cybersecurity practices are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have proven experience as a Systems Administrator with strong remote management capabilities.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux operating systems, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting and applying cybersecurity best practices in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain server infrastructure (physical and virtual) for high availability.
• Manage networks, firewalls, and VPNs to ensure secure connectivity.
• Implement security policies, conduct security audits, and respond to incidents.
• Deploy and manage cloud-based services and applications across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for end-users and systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation for configurations and procedures.

Skills

Remote administration

Scripting

Security concepts

Cloud platforms

Windows Server

Linux

Troubleshooting

Networking basics

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Systems Administrator to manage IT infrastructure from a distributed location. You will deploy, configure, and maintain servers, networks, and cloud services while ensuring security and performance for a global user base.

The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, advanced troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a remote-first company. Strong scripting and cybersecurity practices are essential for success.