Senior Systems Administrator

Boardroom Appointments; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator in Pretoria, SA. The role focuses on managing user access via SSO, maintaining secure policies, and automating routine IT tasks.

You will oversee both on-premises AD and cloud endpoints, and collaborate with various teams to ensure uninterrupted IT services. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, a CS or IS degree, and certifications in 365/Identity/Compliance, with strong emphasis on security and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or IS or equivalent.
• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance
• Professional Google Workspace Administrator
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Cloud+
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and conditional access policies
• Experience with on-prem AD DS, AD CS, and Group Policy
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and cloud endpoint management
• Experience with Salesforce CRM administration and Google Workspace administration
• Networking design and security monitoring

Responsibilities

• Centrally manage user access and permissions with SSO across all systems
• Maintain least privilege access across company systems
• Implement and enforce secure access controls and security policies
• Develop and maintain scripts for automation and maintenance
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices
• Ensure efficient operation of internal networks and call center components
• Plan improvements and upgrades; monitor internet speeds
• Maintain system performance and uptime; monitor IT metrics
• Implement automation tools to streamline IT operations
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and IT staff
• Collaborate with IT team, developers, and stakeholders for service delivery
• Participate in IT projects from planning to post-implementation support
• Research emerging technologies to support growth
• Document topology, processes, and maintenance records
• Ensure compliance with IT processes and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2)
• Handle escalations and capacity constraints in IT tickets

Skills

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Active Directory (AD DS)

AD CS

Group Policy

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace Admin

PowerShell (Scripting)

Job description

About the job Senior Systems Administrator

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance
• Administrator Associate
• Professional Google Workspace Administrator
• CompTIA Network
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Cloud+
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience
• Microsoft Entra ID management of users, groups, and roles
• Microsoft Entra ID conditional access policies and Identity Protection
• Microsoft 365 monitoring of security related logs and alerts, on endpoints and identities
• On-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) design, deployment, and management
• On-premises Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) configuration and management
• On-premises endpoint management and configuration using Group Policy
• Cloud-based endpoint management and configuration of Windows and Mac endpoints, using tools such as Microsoft Intune
• Salesforce CRM administration and management, including user management and security settings
• Google Workspace administration and configuration
• Google Workspace secure configurations
• Networking design, configuration and management (physical and logical), including routers, switches and firewalls
• Network monitoring and troubleshooting
• ITIL processes such as Incident Management, Change Management, and Service Desk operations
• Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Automation configuration management, using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef

Responsibilities:

• Centrally manage user access and permissions through single sign on (SSO): create, manage, and delete user accounts and groups, across all systems
• Company systems followingthe security principle of least privilege
• Implement and enforce secure user access controls and security policies
• Develop and maintain scripts for automating routine tasks and system maintenance
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• Ensure the efficient and effective operation of internal networks, specifically the call center and all related components
• Recommend and plan required improvements
• Ensure internet speeds are sufficient and stable
• Ensure regular maintenance, redundancy and recommend and perform upgrades when required
• Monitor system performance and availability, using tools to track and analyze system metrics
• Implement automation tools to streamline IT operations
• Handle escalated technical support requests from the existing support team
• Promptly address any technical issues in emergency or critical situations
• Monitor compliance with IT processes and rules
• Plan and undertake scheduled maintenance and keep maintenance records
• Troubleshoot software issues and provide support to end-users
• Ensure IT systems comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, GDPR and SOC 2
• Act on IT support tickets and requests from employees, if escalated or if there are capacity constraints
• Enforce and monitor HIPAA and GDPR compliance on desktops
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and other IT staff
• Work closely with other IT team members, developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless IT service delivery
• Participate in IT projects, including planning, execution, and post-implementation support
• Research and recommend emerging technologies that support the companies growth strategy
• Adapt communication style to suit different audiences, ensuring effective verbal and written communication
• Handle complex technical assignments independently, ensuring high-quality work and clear communication
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, workflows, and supporting materials for systems topology, support, and administrative actions
• Ensure that QMS guidelines are adhered to
• Ensure that all supporting documents are kept to date
• Ensure that all processes are kept relevant
• Ensure that all Cyber Security related processes are adhered to