Senior Systems Administrator: Secure IT & Network Expert

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Career advancement

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to manage the company’s IT infrastructure in Mossel Bay. You will oversee Windows Server and Linux environments, network devices, and virtualization platforms to ensure security and reliability.

You’ll perform backups, disaster recovery testing, and incident resolution while implementing robust IT solutions. This role offers ownership in a coastal location with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in systems administration and network management.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and Linux.
• Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and firewalls.
• Hands-on virtualization experience.
• Strong cybersecurity practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server and Linux server OS.
• Manage network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Admin virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Perform backups, disaster recovery planning, and testing.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize.
• Provide technical support for hardware, software, and network issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Networking

Virtualization

Security

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Firewalls

VPNs

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to manage the company’s IT infrastructure in Mossel Bay. You will oversee Windows Server and Linux environments, network devices, and virtualization platforms to ensure security and reliability.

You’ll perform backups, disaster recovery testing, and incident resolution while implementing robust IT solutions. This role offers ownership in a coastal location with opportunities for professional growth.