Systems Administrator

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise technologique en pleine croissance recherche un Administrateur Système pour rejoindre leur équipe d'opérations globale. Vous serez responsable de la surveillance, de la maintenance et du durcissement de l'infrastructure, tout en garantissant la conformité aux exigences de sécurité. Le candidat idéal possède une expertise en Linux, connaît les pratiques de sauvegarde automatisée, et sait utiliser des outils d'orchestration comme SaltStack ou Ansible. Ce rôle hybride et dynamique implique une collaboration étroite avec des équipes mondiales et nécessite d'excellentes compétences en communication.

Qualifications

• Expérience avec macOS et Windows Server.
• Connaissance des méthodologies agiles et des normes SysAdmin.
• Expérience en durcissement système et automatisation des sauvegardes.

Responsibilities

• Surveiller et diagnostiquer l'infrastructure, les services et la sécurité.
• Assurer la conformité avec les contrôles de sécurité, la gouvernance et les audits.
• Participer à la réponse aux incidents et aux tests de continuité d'activité.

Skills

Linux

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Cloud infrastructure

Networking knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

MySQL / Percona

Nginx

SaltStack

Ansible

Job description

Keep systems humming. Secure the future.

This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented System Administrator who thrives on problem-solving, security hardening, and infrastructure support. If you're experienced in Linux, cloud, and scripting—and you're ready to join a high-performing, remote-first tech team—this one's for you.

About the Role

You'll be part of a global operations team, supporting the infrastructure that powers a fast-scaling tech business. From provisioning and patching to security and audits, your work will be critical to ensuring the systems are secure, monitored, and running at peak performance.

What You’ll Do

Monitor and diagnose infrastructure, services, capacity, and security

Provision, maintain, and patch servers and platforms

Action Level 1 and 2 operational requests (e.g., backups, user access, migrations)

Support service desk operations and asset reporting

Ensure compliance with security controls, governance, and audit requirements

Build and document processes, standards, and SLAs

Participate in incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity tests

What You Bring

macOS and Windows Server experience

Strong scripting ability (Bash, Python, etc.)

Experience with MySQL / Percona, Nginx, and orchestration tools like SaltStack or Ansible

Cloud infrastructure and networking knowledge

Experience with system hardening, backup automation, and documentation

Familiarity with agile methodologies and SysAdmin standards

Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and effective communication

What Success Looks Like

Secure, stable infrastructure and high system uptime

Smooth user experience and effective support response times

Well-documented systems, automated patching and backups

Strong relationships across global teams, clear reporting and process ownership