System and Cloud Administrator

7 days ago

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa IOCO Full time

We are looking to hire a System and Cloud Administrator who will be responsible for for designing, monitoring, and supporting data center, server, and back-end solutions, including ensuring secure access and seamless integration for business systems.

What you'll do:

  • Support the design and architecture of infrastructure to align with organizational strategies, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency in meeting business objectives.
  • Develop comprehensive strategies for client, server, and cloud implementations to optimize performance, enhance flexibility, and meet evolving business needs.
  • Define and implement strategies for integrating disparate operating environments to ensure seamless interoperability, reduce complexity, and maximize operational efficiency.
  • Lead projects focused on the design and review of new server systems, applications, and hardware to ensure alignment with business requirements and technological advancements.
  • Conduct capacity planning as needed to proactively address future growth and resource demands.
  • Function as the primary escalation point for server and cloud-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to operations.
  • Monitor and analyse system performance, delivering detailed performance statistics and reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and maintain shell scripts to automate and streamline administrative tasks and processes.
  • Manage enterprise directory services and the supporting server and cloud infrastructure to ensure robust, secure, and efficient operations.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with network engineering, business application, and database administration function to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of corporate servers to meet business demands.
  • Regularly review help desk databases to identify and address server and resource-related issues, ensuring swift prioritization and resolution of tickets.
  • Perform file system configuration and management to optimize storage utilization and maintain data integrity.
  • Perform file system configuration and management to optimize storage utilization and maintain data integrity.
  • Define, implement, and oversee server backup and recovery procedures to safeguard critical business data.
  • Provide Web administration support by overseeing and maintaining Web server functions, such as assuring logging and metrics data are stable.
  • Plan and execute server upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches to keep systems updated and secure.
  • Recommend and execute modifications to server/cloud environment to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive training materials and server documentation to support knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
  • Ensure monthly on/off boarding process is performed.
    Ensure quarterly access reviews are performed.
  • Conduct research on server hardware, software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts.
    Lead, coordinate and participate in key process improvements as they relate to the client/server/cloud environment.
  • Establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure server/cloud security.
    Assist in designing and implementing data center/server room security features, including HVAC control, environmental alarms, access restrictions.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members, offering guidance and support to foster their professional development and ensure high-quality contributions to team objectives.
  • Deliver prompt and effective responses to customer escalations, prioritizing resolution to maintain satisfaction and uphold service standards.

Your expertise:

  • 5 - 12 years experience in a senior technical analytical position responsible for managing server environments.

Qualifications:

  • College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science
  • Certified in the following:
    • MCSE
    • CCNA
    • Storage Solutions
    • Virtualisation platforms (VMWare, Hyper-V, etc)
    • Server hardware (HP, Dell, IBM)
    • Azure Administration
    • Azure Solutions Architecture - Expert (Advantageous)
    • ITILv3

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

  • Contract Position: 12 Months Contract
  • Location: Midrand

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies. 

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains. 

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft. 

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions.

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