Senior Systems Administrator — On-Site IT Backbone

Placements24; Soweto; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site work environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator to own and maintain the IT infrastructure on-site. You will ensure the stability, performance, and security of servers, networks, and related systems while driving upgrades and best practices.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, implement disaster recovery, and collaborate with teams to support business operations in a growing South African company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in systems administration.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) for automation.

Responsabilités

• Install, configure, and maintain server hardware and operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
• Manage network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Implement and manage system backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively address potential issues.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for system and network-related problems.
• Ensure the security of IT systems through regular patching, updates, and security best practices.

Connaissances

Systems administration

Networking concepts

Troubleshooting

PowerShell scripting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Outils

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

Hyper-V

Firewalls/VPNs

Description du poste

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator to own and maintain the IT infrastructure on-site. You will ensure the stability, performance, and security of servers, networks, and related systems while driving upgrades and best practices.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, implement disaster recovery, and collaborate with teams to support business operations in a growing South African company.