Senior Systems Administrator - Cloud Infrastructure

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Systems Administrator to lead the management and optimization of the IT infrastructure in Mahikeng. You will oversee deployment, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting across servers, networks, and cloud services to ensure stability and security.

You will work with IT teams to support business operations, implement robust backup and disaster recovery solutions, and maintain strong security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/IT.
• 5+ years of systems administration experience.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and networking hardware.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server operating systems and related software.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Manage network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Provide technical support to end-users and resolve IT-related issues.
• Enforce security policies and procedures to protect systems.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux environments

Cloud platforms

Networking fundamentals

Scripting

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Systems Administrator to manage and optimize their IT infrastructure in Mahikeng. This role is crucial for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of the company's systems, servers, and networks. You will be responsible for system deployment, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting, as well as implementing and managing cloud services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to take on significant responsibilities within a growing organization, working closely with IT teams to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server operating systems (Windows, Linux) and related software.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure services (e.g., AWS EC2, S3, Azure VMs).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Manage network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Provide technical support to end-users and resolve IT-related issues.
• Ensure system security by implementing and enforcing security policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in systems administration.
• Proficiency in managing Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and network hardware.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to modern IT infrastructure and tools.A stable and supportive work environment.
• On-site IT support and team collaboration.