Systems Administrator

Fnb South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in South Africa is seeking a System Administrator with strong cybersecurity and cloud experience. Responsibilities include performing security reviews, installing hardware, and ensuring system reliability. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in a similar role and relevant certifications in Windows and Linux. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to innovate and improve service delivery.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging Work

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Splunk as a power user.

Responsibilities

• Perform security reviews and ethical hacking.
• Consult on risks and vulnerabilities for new projects.
• Install and configure workstations and servers.

Skills

Security review

Ethical hacking

Cloud experience

Networking fundamentals

Education

Windows and Linux certification

Job description

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Overview Of The Role And Requirements

To ensure effective installation, configuration, upgrade, administration, monitoring and maintenance of operating system software and hardware. This role serves as a technical function to support the SOC space within the Chief Digital Office Infrastructure and Security Services space. Networking fundamentals is advantageous. API knowledge is advantageous. The successful candidate must have cloud experience. Cyber security experience will be beneficial. Windows and Linux Operating Systems experience. Splunk power user level none negotiable.

You Will Be Responsible For

Perform security review, with a specific focus on testing of major software components and their code. Utilisation of tools and technologies to conduct ethical hacking and penetration testing with a particular emphasis on custom developed web applications. Analysis of these test results and report on recommendations to rectify any vulnerabilities identified. Ensuring compliance to security standards within the business unit and within the organisation. Consulting to projects in terms of identifying risks, vulnerabilities and controls for new developments. Identifying significant risks during the software development test cycle and implementing controls to mitigate these risks. To research and assist in the implementation of security products within the organisation where appropriate. Perform functional and technical test analysis and testing (including regression) on security specific projects, incidents and work requests; Weekly reporting on test progress. To research and understand security best practices and how they are implemented in a corporate environment. Maintain current knowledge of the Information Systems security industry's emerging technologies. Install and configure workstations and servers (IBM, HP, Dell). Perform daily capacity and health checks; maintain and customize software. Maintain backup systems in line with baseline standards to ensure business continuity. Monitor and control server and network hardware to prevent system downtime. Manage group corporate server infrastructure and advise on security enhancements. Prevent unauthorized access and monitor for illegal intrusions. Ensure first-time resolution of customer queries and take ownership of follow-ups. Meet turnaround times while maintaining availability, reliability, and accuracy. Provide technically accurate product guidance and collect feedback to improve service. Propose process improvements to enhance service levels and customer satisfaction. Adhere to governance and compliance standards; elevate issues for resolution. Identify and elevate risks as part of routine operations. Identify and implement solutions to improve service delivery and quality. Complete administrative tasks and reporting accurately and on time. Create and review personal development plans with leadership. Stay updated on learning opportunities, product changes, and industry trends.

What You Will Need

• 2 – 3 years experience in a similar role
• Windows and Linux certification

We Can Be a Match If You Can

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good stakeholder engagement.

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Work.
• Opportunities to innovate.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards; kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below : 27 / 10 / .All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

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In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis.

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