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.
