Specialist: Server Administration

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Specialist: ICT security based in Pretoria.

The main function of this role is to design, develop, implement and maintain the company's Server Infrastructure environment by resolving internal and external queries timeously

Duties and responsibilities

Functional Management

• Install, configure, upgrade and maintain hardware and software systems as per the company's ICT governance protocols.
• Configure, maintain and upgrade best in class operating systems.
• Perform back-up, recovery and retrieval functions as required within the Server Administration environment.
• In collaboration with ICT Architecture contribute towards the development of the ICT Server Infrastructure architecture.
• In collaboration with ICT Security develop and maintain the Server Security framework and protocols.
• Monitor and report on the capacity and performance of the server infrastructure to ensure availability and accessibility in line with ICT protocols.
• Perform VPN administration (DNS, DHCP etc.)

Risk and Compliance Management

• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation..

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in ICT, IS, Computer science or a related field.
• MCSE: Productivity Certification is essential.
• Server + Certification is essential.
• Oracle Certified Server Associate is advantageous.
• VMware certification is preferred.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Certification is essential
• 8 years’ relevant work experience in Server Administration in a corporate environment.
• 4 years specialist experience
• Proven track record in upgrading, modifying and improving server infrastructure within a corporate environment
• Proven track record in deploying server security processes within a corporate environment

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your CV onto our website [DUE TO THE POPI ACT - CV’S VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED]

Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through background screening.

Full spec will be shared with those that is shortlisted only

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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