Senior Hybrid Cloud & On-Prem Systems Administrator

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development

Modern IT infrastructure

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to manage a hybrid IT environment spanning cloud and on‑premises systems. You will ensure stability, security, and performance of servers, networks, and related infrastructure while driving improvements across virtualization, backup, and DR practices.

The role demands strong troubleshooting, proactive problem solving, and experience with Windows Server, Linux, and scripting for automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Automation scripting experience with PowerShell or Bash is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain server hardware and operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
• Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure services on AWS or Azure.
• Administer network devices (routers, switches, firewalls) for stability and security.
• Implement and manage virtualization technologies (VMware or Hyper‑V).
• Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for business continuity.
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues and resolve incidents promptly.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

AWS

Azure

Networking

VMware

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

AWS

Azure

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to manage a hybrid IT environment spanning cloud and on‑premises systems. You will ensure stability, security, and performance of servers, networks, and related infrastructure while driving improvements across virtualization, backup, and DR practices.

The role demands strong troubleshooting, proactive problem solving, and experience with Windows Server, Linux, and scripting for automation.