Senior Systems Administrator (JHB)

DataFin; Cape Town, Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A provider of tailored financial solutions in Cape Town seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to manage company networks, servers, and hardware. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in infrastructure maintenance, robust cybersecurity expertise, and certifications such as CompTIA Network+. Responsibilities include system installations, updates, and ensuring data protection protocols are in place.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in infrastructure maintenance.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience.
• Experience in monitoring and implementing preventative measures.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain all company networks, servers, and hardware.
• Ensure robust cybersecurity and data security protocols.
• Install, update and configure systems.

Skills

Infrastructure maintenance

Proactive problem-solving

Robust cybersecurity

Education

Certifications such as CompTIA Network+/CompTIA Security+/Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator

Tools

SQL

Windows Server

Linux/Unix

Active Directory

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Overview

BE responsible for administration and maintenance of all company networks, servers, and hardware; ensure robust cybersecurity and data security protocols in place as the Senior Systems Administrator for a provider of tailored financial solutions. Install, update and configure systems, monitor for potential issues, and implement preventative measures. Ensure system backups are performed and handle downtime effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, hands-on experience, and a proactive problem-solving approach in a dynamic business environment. Certifications such as CompTIA Network+/CompTIA Security+/Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or similar, with 3 years’ experience in infrastructure maintenance including SQL, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Active Directory, Veeam, Commvault, Acronis, Nagios, SolarWinds, Zabbix, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, PowerShell, Bash & Python.