Specialist: Server Administration

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this position:

Monitor and control server hardware and software

Determine server needs by function
Propose hardware specifications
Set up and test server
Implement on live network
Monitor and maintain server
Monitor server resources
Patch management

Manage problems

Monitor release management regarding changes
Provide final line of support in respect of problem management on servers and for technical team
Report to management on incidents & problems
Escalate unresolved problems to vendors
Assist vendors with the resolution

Provide reports

Submit management reports on a monthly basis
Submit back-up reports daily and monthly
Submit replication and test failover reports monthly

Provide 3rd line support for users

Troubleshooting
Repairs & maintenance of hardware & peripherals

Maintain Active Directory

Create new user profiles and distribution groups
Update existing user profiles and edit distribution groups
Maintain group policy for the domain
Maintain Active Directory site and services
Maintain DNS
Maintain DHCP

Perform Back-ups

Validate if back-ups were successful on a daily basis
Maintain back-ups systems
Capacity Planning
Back-up scheduling

Research and Testing

Keep abreast with changes and updates of new technology
Test new technology in a test environment

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Manage Azure and AWS Services: Deploy and manage Azure and AWS resources, ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
Cloud Monitoring: Implement monitoring solutions to track the performance and availability of cloud services.
Cloud Security: Ensure the security of cloud resources by implementing appropriate access controls and security measures.
Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for cloud environments.




Knowledge and Skills
Formal Education

National Diploma in Information Technology

Technical/Legal Certification

VMWare Vsphere 8
ITIL V3 Foundation
MCSE 2016
Exchange 2019
Sharepoint 2019
Office 365
Azure
AWS

Experience

6 years' experience in an IT environment
5 years' experience as a server administrator

Driver's license and own reliable transport essential

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