Systems Administrator On-Site

The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining upgrading and managing our software hardware and networks within the business. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Configuring hardware peripherals services settings directories storage etc in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements

Performance on daily system monitoring verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware server resources systems and key processes reviewing system and application logs and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups

Monitoring of backups and regularly verifying the integrity and availability of all backup resources

Regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions

Installation of new and rebuilding of existing servers while maintaining installation and configuration procedures

Researching and recommending innovative and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks

Identifying approaches that leverage the companys resources and provide economies of scale

Repairing and recovering from hardware or software failures and coordination and communication with impacted business units and escalating where necessary

Applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis and upgrading administrative tools and utilities

Configuring/adding new services as necessary

Performing periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning

Performing ongoing performance tuning hardware upgrades and resource optimization as required

Configuring CPU memory and disk partitions as required

Installing and maintaining firewall access rules and policies

Monitoring of communication links

Documentation of procedures and technical implementation

Change control

Requirements

Solutionsdriven

Excellent problemsolving and accuracy skills

Strong analytical skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Selfstarter motivated takes initiative and can work independently

Excellent communicator with all levels in an organization (verbal and written)

Confident in operating in a dynamic environment

Ability to adapt to different situations as they arise (adaptive thinking)

Ability to operate in a team environment

Ability to prioritize deliverables and workload accordingly (good organizational skills)

Role Requirements

Proven experience as a Systems Administrator Network Administrator or similar role

Minimum 3 years technical support experience

Experience with databases networks (LAN & WAN) and patch management

Good understanding of VOIP and associated Voice solutions

Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data Backup/Recovery)

Have a strong grasp of computer security (e.g. firewalls and intrusion detection systems)

Familiar with various operating systems and platforms

23 years as a server administration

Education and Applicable Systems Experience

Grade 12

Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Diploma or Degree)

MCP MCSE

Additional requirements that would be advantageous:

A

N

MCSA

34 years Server Administration

Cybersecurity certifications or experience.

Solutions-driven Excellent problem-solving and accuracy skills Strong analytical skills Meticulous attention to detail Self-starter, motivated, takes initiative, and can work independently Excellent communicator with all levels in an organization (verbal and written) Confident in operating in a dynamic environment Ability to adapt to different situations as they arise (adaptive thinking) Ability to operate in a team environment Ability to prioritize deliverables and workload accordingly (good organizational skills) Role Requirements Proven experience as a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role Minimum 3 years' technical support experience Experience with databases, networks (LAN & WAN) and patch management Good understanding of VOIP and associated Voice solutions Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data Backup/Recovery) Have a strong grasp of computer security (e.g. firewalls and intrusion detection systems) Familiar with various operating systems and platforms 2-3 years' as a server administration Education and Applicable Systems Experience Grade 12 Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Diploma or Degree) MCP, MCSE Additional requirements that would be advantageous: A+ N+ MCSA 3-4 years' Server Administration Cybersecurity certifications or experience.