Technology Specialist Infrastructure, Network & Cybersecurity

Yellosa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellosa is seeking a Technological Specialist focused on Infrastructure, Network & Cybersecurity. The role requires ensuring optimal performance, security, and uptime across servers, OS, telco, cloud environments, and databases.

You will install, configure, and manage infrastructure for updates and deployments, advise on technological needs, participate in procurement, and ensure backups and access controls with thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, CS or related field; minimum 4 years in infrastructure, network, cybersecurity and cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge of system administration, security protocols, and business applications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage servers, operating systems, telco infrastructure, cloud environments, business applications, and databases to ensure optimal performance, security, and uptime.
• Install, configure, and manage infrastructure for deployment of system updates, patches, and business applications.
• Advise management, procurement, and project teams on optimal technological requirements for new systems and infrastructure.
• Participate in procurement evaluation exercises and ensure adherence to ICT Charter and compliance standards.
• Ensure proper system backups, test restoration procedures, and assist in system recovery simulations.
• Control and manage user access to systems and servers; and
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of projects, policies, and procedures.

Skills

System administration

Security protocols

Cloud technologies

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Job description

• Maintain and manage servers, operating systems, telco infrastructure, cloud environments, business applications, and databases to ensure optimal performance, security, and uptime;
• Install, configure, and manage infrastructure for deployment of system updates, patches, and business applications;
• Advise management, procurement, and project teams on optimal technological requirements for new systems and infrastructure;
• Participate in procurement evaluation exercises and ensure adherence to ICT Charter and compliance standards;
• Ensure proper system backups, test restoration procedures, and assist in system recovery simulations;
• Control and manage user access to systems and servers; and
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of projects, policies, and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Technological Specialist - Infrastructure, Network & Cybersecurity should have:

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field including a minimum of 4 years in a infrastructure, network, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies;
• Strong knowledge of system administration, security protocols, and business applications;
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; and
• Ability to work independently and in team settings, with strong organizational skills.

What's on Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career!