Senior Systems & Network Administrator

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual leave and holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to oversee critical IT infrastructure in Pietermaritzburg. You will manage Windows and Linux servers, networks, and security to ensure high availability of services.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and hands-on expertise with virtualization and backups. This role offers a stable environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems administration with Windows and Linux.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux server environments.
• Manage network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Perform system monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Networking

VMware/Hyper-V

PowerShell/Bash

Backup & DR

Security best practices

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

VPNs

Firewalls

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to oversee critical IT infrastructure in Pietermaritzburg. You will manage Windows and Linux servers, networks, and security to ensure high availability of services.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and hands-on expertise with virtualization and backups. This role offers a stable environment and opportunities for professional growth.