Senior Systems Administrator — Infra, Security & Support

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage IT infrastructure and systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, along with 5 years of experience in technical support. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient IT operations, managing data security, and providing after-hours support. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years of working experience in a technical support role.
• Ability to understand Disaster Recovery planning and system testing.
• Willingness to travel nationally and cross-border.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT infrastructure ensuring efficient business operations.
• Update end-user machines with software patches including antivirus.
• Manage backup solution ensuring timely backups and integrity checks.
• Maintain IT Access Control Plan for data security.
• Control physical user access system for optimal security.
• Manage Active Directory implementation.
• Support helpdesk for end-user computing.
• Provide after-hours support for ICT Infrastructure.

Skills

Advanced Excel user

Knowledge of PowerBI

Knowledge of QlikSense

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science

Professional Certification

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage IT infrastructure and systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, along with 5 years of experience in technical support. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient IT operations, managing data security, and providing after-hours support. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for this position.