IT Systems Administrator - Staff Solutions
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth 3 days ago Permanent Salary - Market Related
IT Systems Administrator
Staff Solutions
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth
Date Created : 3 days ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related
- Manage, maintain and continuously improve the company's IT infrastructure and systems environment.
- Ensure all systems remain secure, stable, reliable and available to support business operations.
- Administer and support server infrastructure, cloud services and business-critical applications.
- Manage user accounts, access rights and endpoint devices across the organisation.
- Support and maintain networking infrastructure, including connectivity, performance and security.
- Administer and monitor backup processes and disaster recovery procedures.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls and security best practices.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to users across the business.
- Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, network and system-related issues.
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain accurate IT documentation, procedures and system records.
- Ensure compliance with IT governance, security standards and company policies.
- Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to resolve technical issues and support projects.
- Assist with technology upgrades, system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support business continuity objectives by minimizing system downtime and operational risk.
- Improve end-user productivity through effective technology support and solutions.
- Participate in after-hours support, maintenance activities and system changes when required.
- Deliver IT services professionally, efficiently and in line with agreed service standards.
- Matric Certificate (3-year degree preferable)
- Server and Endpoint Administrator qualification (and applicable industry relevant certification)
- 3+ years demonstratable experience in a Systems Administration role
- Experience in a maintaining and troubleshooting IT operations within a secure Windows corporate network environment, including Microsoft 365, local and cloud-based systems, and complex networking including advanced next generation firewall competencies.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience with backups and disaster recovery processes.
- Expert in desktop and server support
- Proven experience with IT Framework and Compliance Governance
- Excellent understanding of cyber security principles, risk management, backups, disaster recovery, compliance, access control and business continuity.
- Previous experience in a regulated or professional services environment will be advantageous.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Afrikaans will be advantageous.
- High level of responsiveness (Sense of urgency with every task)
- Driver’s License (non-negotiable)
- Ability to remain at work after hours, work on weekends where required as no downtime can be accommodated during business hours.
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