IT Systems Administrator

SUMMARY:
Our esteemed client, within Bloemfontein, is seeking a reliable, results driven IT Systems Administrator to join their dynamic team!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent to NQF4. 5 years of experience in an IT environment of which a minimum of 3 years as a System Administrator. MCSA and CCNA certification. VMWARE and VEEAM certification as well. Extensive server, virtualisation, backups and network experience. Valid RSA Driver's License with own transport. Responsibilities: Monitor, maintain, and optimise our on-premises servers, storage, and network infrastructure so that everything stays available, fast and aligned with business requirements. Manage network components (Firewalls, switches, routers and VPNs) and cloud resources a strong focus on security and compliance. Run proactive patch management, updates, and troubleshooting to prevent issues before they impact the business. Own backup, disaster recovery, and restore processes -including regular testing, to protect critical data and meet business opportunity and regulatory requirements. Apply cybersecurity controls, assist with vulnerability assessments, and respond to incidents in line with our established procedures and timelines. Act as the key escalation point above Tier 1 Support for complex infrastructure issues and manage secure user access, account provisioning, and onboarding\/offboarding processes. Abilities\/Competencies\/Knowledge: Results Orientated Reporting Attention to detail Prioritising Reliablility Coping with pressure