Systems Administrator

JOB PURPOSE
This role is responsible for planning, developing, installation, configuration and maintenance of corporate hardware, software and any related infrastructure. This includes the creation of all plans for ensuring functionality, data consistency, security and usability of systems aligned with the organization's priorities and enabling Company employees to do their work effectively. The System Administrator is responsible for diagnosing and resolving performance issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability. He or she will also be accountable for planning updates and maintenance of hardware and software resources to mitigate limitations and combat obsolescence. Tracking external support tickets and driving to completion of internal support tickets. Reporting system uptime, hours used in fixing or restoring services. Keeping abreast of the required annual renewal of system licenses. After hours support of production related systems including network connections/tunnels to 3rd party providers/customers is also essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
User Support
Provide advice and assistance to users to resolve basic queries and ensure the business understands the applications/website capabilities well.
Information and Business AdviceResolve complex queries from internal customers or suppliers by providing information and support where required. Helping build workflows and managing ways of working content within the various platforms. Taking day to day ownership of the systems you administer is a critical requirement needed.
Operational ComplianceDevelop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures to ensure own work adheres to those standards and brings his/her experience to enhance or improve new or existing processes within the systems he/she manages. Obtain authorization from a manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
Faults Diagnosis and CorrectionProvide fault isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.
Solutions AnalysisFind the most effective ways to respond to routine technical enquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.
Testing IT PerformancePerform routine website/applications software tests and respond to user emails and support tickets raised to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance or system issues. Working together with the infrastructure team to improve system uptime.
Technical Database SupportMonitor and report any issues experienced on the front-end or Linux or SQL databases. Help resolve any issues together with the infrastructure team.
Administration
Monitor, maintain, improve and upgrade software versions of the various systems when required within QA and Production environments. Making sure both environments are kept in sync at all times. Follow proper QA processes, before making changes to production environments.
System Dashboards and ReportingThe System Administrator role will be required to build system reporting dashboards to present monthly reports to various stakeholders in terms of system enhancements, issues encountered and monthly support requirements and statistics.
Personal Capability BuildingDevelop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Ensures Accountability
Methodical approach to work.
Attention to detail.
Logical approach to solving problems.
Excellent written and verbal skills in English.
High levels of energy and drive.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Great team-player.
Pro-active / forward-thinking mentality.
Organizational Savvy.
Tech Savvy.
Analytical thinking.

SKILLS
IT Support
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on monitoring, diagnosing and fixing technological problems. This includes but is not limited to the following areas of expertise:

Physical and technical access management
Storage network configuration and management
Cloud estate management
Network security or virtual private network VPN management
Transaction security and virus protection management
Backup and archive management
Apache Tomcat management
Unix / Linux server management
Microsoft Windows Server / active directory management
Office 365 management
Software defined network storage management
VMware vSphere virtualized system management
WAN / MPLS / IPSec Network support
Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VLAN, Trunking) support
WAF / Loadbalancer management

IT TestingWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on ensuring that IT applications meet required specifications by designing, executing and reporting on tests of systems and services.
AssessmentWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.
Verbal CommunicationUses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
Computer SkillsSupports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance for the Atlassian JIRA and Confluence and Office365 applications. The desktop content application training will be provided to the system administrator by the company's application provider. Has Linux and SQL database knowledge for first line support of corporate applications.
Action PlanningWorks with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
Data Collection and AnalysisWorks under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
Provides Technical SupportWorks with full competence to employ customer-oriented behaviors that help engineers connect with their customers in productive and efficient ways, creating positive, defining moments. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Communicates confidently during service interaction; Sets appropriate expectations; Provides relevant product/service updates.
Troubleshoots Technical IssuesWorks with full competence to employ a systematic process for solving technical issues by identifying the problem and selecting an appropriate solution. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Verifies the problem; Defines the problem; Isolates the problem; Identifies the cause of problems; Justifies a solution; Resolves the problem.
ComplianceWorks with guidance (but not constant supervision) to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.
Customer-Focused ApproachWorks with guidance (but not constant supervision) to orient the seller's organization around delivering to the key needs of their customers.
In-Depth QuestioningWorks with guidance (but not constant supervision) to explore the depth and breadth of a problem, draw out the implications of not changing, and help clients self-discover and articulate the value of a solution.
IT Data ManagementWorks with guidance (but not constant supervision) to manage information throughout its lifecycle by designing and executing appropriate architectures, policies and practices.
Policy and RegulationWorks with guidance (but not constant supervision) to interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.
Questions StrategicallyWorks with guidance (but not constant supervision) to uncover clients' explicit needs and/or unforeseen opportunities and challenges.
Review and ReportingWorks with guidance (but not constant supervision) to review and create relevant, lucid and effective reports.
EDUCATION

Matric
A+ / N+ and MCSE / MCSA or similar technical qualification in Information Technology

WORK EXPERIENCE
General Experience

At least 2 years work experience in related IT environment is a requirement.
VMWare certification would be an advantage.
At least 2 years working experience with AWS related services.
Certifications would be an advantage.
At least 2 years' experience in managing Azure / M365 tenants.
At least 5 years' experience in managing Active Directory and Windows Server environments.

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