Senior Systems Administrator

Company and Job Description:

Our client is a well-established player in the South African long-term insurance market, specialising in funeral insurance products and working closely with key stakeholders in the trade union environment. With more than two decades of industry experience, they are committed to client-centricity, innovation, and delivering unique solutions to meet the needs of South Africans.

As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will:

• Take ownership of the companys IT environment (networks, servers, hardware, and security).
• Be at the forefront of cybersecurity, backups, and disaster recovery planning.
• Contribute to cloud migration projects and ensure smooth, reliable business operations.

This role offers a permanent position based in Bedfordview. Its an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, strengthen your technical expertise, and grow your career within a stable and people-focused organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and secure all company networks, servers, and IT infrastructure.
• Implement and monitor robust cybersecurity and data security protocols.
• Oversee and test system backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Install, configure, and optimise servers (Windows & Linux), network devices, and cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IT issues while ensuring system uptime and performance.
• Collaborate with the IT Operations Manager on infrastructure policies, budgets, and vendor management.

• Education: Relevant IT qualification (BSc in Computer Science or related field advantageous).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in IT infrastructure maintenance and support.
• Technical Skills (non-negotiable):
• Network administration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, wireless).
• Server technologies (Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Active Directory, VMware or Hyper-V).
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Acronis).
• Microsoft Azure experience.
• Cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Advantageous Skills & Certifications:
• ManageEngine experience.
• CompTIA Network+ / Security+, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, SolarWinds, Zabbix).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, analytical ability, communication skills, and ability to work both independently and in a team.

Apply now!