Senior IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations Lead

Manatal; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial solutions firm in Pretoria seeks a System Administrator to oversee strategic and operational administration of its data center and IT infrastructure. This role demands a minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT service management and strong knowledge of Azure and Hyper-V. The successful candidate will manage vendor relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the company's digital strategy. A commitment to high performance and operational resilience is paramount.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience in network, data center, or IT service management.
• Strong experience with Azure, Hyper-V, and enterprise networking.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and proven leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer the company's data center and server infrastructure.
• Manage vendor relationships for service delivery and compliance.
• Ensure financial compliance and monitor service performance.

Skills

Network management

Data center management

IT service management

Cyber security

ITIL processes

Vendor management

Cloud infrastructure

Disaster recovery planning

Financial planning

Change management

Education

BSc Informatica / BCom Informatica or equivalent

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Tools

Azure

Hyper-V

Windows Server

LAN and SAN

ITIL service management tools

Job description

A financial solutions firm in Pretoria seeks a System Administrator to oversee strategic and operational administration of its data center and IT infrastructure. This role demands a minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT service management and strong knowledge of Azure and Hyper-V. The successful candidate will manage vendor relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the company's digital strategy. A commitment to high performance and operational resilience is paramount.