Systems Administrator III

MRI Software; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage IT operational duties in Johannesburg. This hybrid role involves deploying and configuring virtualization technology, managing databases, and ensuring security compliance. Candidates should have a relevant degree and some certifications. The company offers a range of benefits including medical aid, competitive pension plans, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Office breakfasts

Quarterly lunches

Medical Aid Scheme

25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Schemes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.
• MTA / MCSE / Azure Certified.
• VMWare Certification.
• Experience with IT security tools.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure VMware Virtual Machines in vCentre and Azure.
• Install and manage IT security tools.
• Manage SQL Server and DB administration.
• Manage service desk ticketing system queues.

Skills

Networking

Operating Systems

Scripting

Interpersonal Skills

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

MTA / MCSE / Azure Certified

VMWare Certification

Security Certification

Job description

From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game‑changing real estate software solutions to improve people’s lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.

Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.

And we’re insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That’s why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry’s best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we’re on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital‑first future.

We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town Office.

Overview :

As a Systems Administrator with the MRI Software IT Services Team, you will work across Private and Public cloud technologies, learning business processes whilst being exposed to exciting new technologies such as VMWare vCentre, Azure, SQL, Citrix, Cisco hardware, FortiNet firewalls and many more networking and operational tools.

In this position, you will assist with a wide range of IT operational duties such as Microsoft Active Directory management, VMware Virtual Machine deployment and configuration, Anti‑Virus and security vulnerability activities, deploying virtual web servers, creating and maintaining DNS records and be fully immersed in day‑to‑day operational IT Services activities.

Responsibilities

• Deployment and configuration of VMware Virtual Machines in vCentre and Azure
• Citrix DaaS
• Installation and management of IT security tools
• SQL Server and DB administration
• Managing and administering service desk ticketing system queues
• Review of SOPs and documentation
• Remote Desktop Gateway management, configuration and troubleshooting
• IPSEC Tunnels and administration
• Configuration of monitoring tools
• Active Directory management and troubleshooting
• VPN Configuration and troubleshooting
• General vCentre management and troubleshooting
• SFTP Server management
• IP Subnet management
• Certificate Management
• SMTP Relay server troubleshooting and management
• Azure Kubernetes Cluster Services
• Patching and Updates
• Server Builds and Software deployments
• Standby and Overtime duties required
• Client Engagements

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong interest in general IT (Networking, Operating Systems, Scripting)
• Attention to detail, ability to follow SOPs and suggest improvements to documentation and processes
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritise accordingly
• Strong Interpersonal Skills with focus in Customer Centricity
• Strong vendor management skills

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
• MTA / MCSE / Azure Certified
• VMWare Certification
• Security Certification
• ITIL nice to have

Benefits

• Office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events
• Employee‑led groups such as DEI committee, women and allies, and Pride Event Group
• Medical Aid Scheme and competitive Personal Pension plan
• Parental Leave benefit to spend time with your new arrival(s)
• 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, plus 16 hours of "Flex Time Off"
• Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you!

As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself.