Senior Systems Administrator - MSP Security & Cloud Lead

Prime System Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime System Solutions in South Africa seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to lead day-to-day operations and guide complex projects. You will manage client infrastructure, including Windows servers, networks, cloud platforms, and security tooling, with a focus on compliance and risk mitigation.

The role requires 5+ years in an MSP environment, strong AD/GP, firewall and security controls, and hands-on experience with CMMC, NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2 frameworks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Systems Administrator experience in an MSP environment.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Experience with firewalls, networking, and endpoint security solutions.
• Hands-on with compliance/security frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, HIPAA or SOC 2.
• Proven track record in delivering IT projects on time and within scope.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize client infrastructure including servers, networks, cloud platforms (Azure, Microsoft 365), and security solutions.
• Lead and execute IT projects end-to-end (migrations, deployments, upgrades, cloud transitions).
• Implement and enforce security frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, and other compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot escalated technical issues (L3) and mentor junior engineers.
• Develop and maintain documentation for client systems, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver solutions on time and within scope.
• Monitor system performance and address vulnerabilities, outages, or compliance gaps.

Skills

MSP experience

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking

Endpoint security

Security frameworks knowledge

Project delivery

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Prime System Solutions in South Africa seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to lead day-to-day operations and guide complex projects. You will manage client infrastructure, including Windows servers, networks, cloud platforms, and security tooling, with a focus on compliance and risk mitigation.

The role requires 5+ years in an MSP environment, strong AD/GP, firewall and security controls, and hands-on experience with CMMC, NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2 frameworks.