System Administrator

Pro-Match Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT organization is looking for a skilled System Administrator to manage their Microsoft Server environments and cloud platforms. This role involves overseeing server operations, driving improvements, administering clusters, and implementing security standards. Ideal candidates will have solid expertise in Microsoft technologies and certifications, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive compensation

Work with latest technologies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Server Infrastructure versions 2016-2025.
• Proven expertise in managing Hyper-V Failover Clusters and cloud environments.
• Strong analytical skills for technical problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Server infrastructures, ensuring security and performance.
• Manage Hyper-V Failover Clusters for high availability.
• Integrate Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions with on-premises systems.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Modern Work Administrator Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

PowerShell

VMware

Job description

IT organization dedicated to excellence in IT operations and infrastructure management. We are seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join our team and lead the management of our Microsoft Server environments as well as our modern cloud platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

Duties & Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Server Infrastructure (versions 2016 through 2025), along with proven expertise in managing Windows servers within a Hyper-V Failover Cluster environment. In addition, the candidate must have a deep understanding of Microsoft 365 modern offerings and Azure services. This role involves overseeing critical server operations, managing cloud-based environments, and driving continuous improvement in our IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities :

Server Management : Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Server infrastructures (2016-2025), ensuring reliable and secure operations

Cluster Administration : Manage and troubleshoot Hyper-V Failover Clusters, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness

Cloud & Modern Workplace Solutions : Deploy, manage, and optimize Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions, integrating cloud capabilities with on-premises infrastructure

System Optimization : Perform regular performance tuning, patch management, and updates to keep systems running at peak efficiency

Security & Compliance : Implement and enforce security protocols, backup solutions, and compliance standards across all server and cloud environments

Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams to plan, implement, and support IT projects, infrastructure upgrades, and cloud migrations

Documentation : Maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides

Desired Experience & Qualification

Experience : Extensive experience with Windows Server environments, specifically Microsoft Server Infrastructure versions 2016 through 2025

Technical Expertise :

Proven expertise in managing Hyper-V Failover Clusters and virtualization technologies.

Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 modern offerings and Azure cloud services, including administration, deployment, and integration with on-premises systems

Problem-Solving : Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues

Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell) to streamline administrative tasks

Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance metrics for both Windows server environments and cloud infrastructures

VMware Knowledge : Experience with VMware technologies is a plus and will be beneficial in our diverse virtualized environment

Microsoft Certifications :

Microsoft Certified : Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

Focus : Administration of on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based Windows Server environments

Microsoft Certified : Modern Work Administrator Expert

Focus : Managing Microsoft 365 services, modern workplace productivity tools, and collaboration solutions

Focus : Deploying, monitoring, and maintaining Microsoft Azure solutions, including major services related to compute, storage, network, and security

Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Focus : Designing and implementing solutions on Azure, which is beneficial for candidates involved in high-level cloud infrastructure planning

Focus : Evaluating, planning, migrating, deploying, and managing Microsoft 365 services and solutions for an enterprise environment

Package & Remuneration

Market related

A dynamic and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive compensation

The chance to work with the latest technologies in a challenging, fast-paced setting