Systems Administrator

SUMMARY:
Brief Description:

Are you an experienced Systems Administrator with strong technical troubleshooting skills and a passion for IT infrastructure?
I’m currently recruiting skilled Systems Administrators for both long-term assignments and contract roles with reputable clients across South Africa.

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Description:

I’m urgently looking for Systems Administrators who can ensure the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT operations.
These contract roles will give you exposure to fast-paced environments, modern technologies, and opportunities to grow within infrastructure and systems engineering.
Partnering with me provides direct access to organisations where your expertise in servers, networks, cloud technologies, and security will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, monitor, and maintain servers (Windows/Linux).
• Install, configure, and support hardware, software, and network systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, network, and performance issues.
• Perform backups, disaster recovery, and system restore processes.
• Maintain Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and File/Print Services.
• Support virtualization environments (VMware / Hyper-V).
• Monitor system performance and implement improvement solutions.
• Ensure system security through patching, updates, and compliance checks.
• Provide 2nd & 3rd line support across infrastructure.
• Document configurations, procedures, and maintenance tasks.

• Relevant Degree/Diploma in IT, Information Systems, or Computer Science.

• 3+ years experience as a Systems Administrator or Infrastructure Engineer.
• Strong experience with Windows Server or Linux environments.
• Solid understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, and domain services.
• Network knowledge: LAN/WAN, VLANs, TCP/IP, Firewalls, VPN.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure / AWS) is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with backup tools (Veeam, Acronis, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Scripting experience (PowerShell/Bash).