System Administrator

1 week ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Recruitment Matters (Pty) Ltd Full time

Our client is looking for a System Administrator to join their team to maintain and improve their IT infrastructure.

**Responsibilities**:

- Hardware.
- Regularly inspect and address hardware issues to minimise downtime.
- Collaborate with departments to understand their hardware requirements.
- Ensure timely procurement and efficient assembly of computers and servers.
- Maintain server rack components.
- Configure and manage mobile devices for testing purposes.
- Ensure the reliability and functionality of backup power systems.
- Address onsite network issues promptly to maintain connectivity.
- Implement and manage firewall rules and switch configurations.
- Organise and optimise the office space for a productive work environment.
- Administrative.
- Maintain an up-to-date record of software licenses and users.
- Monitor software usage to ensure compliance with licensing agreements.
- Provide timely and effective support for hardware and software problems.
- Ensure that new systems are set up according to company standards.
- Manager service providers eg. Internet service providers and hardware vendors.
- Planning.
- Ability to research hardware and software and advise on the best course of action.
- Plan for future requirements and execute plans with mínimal oversight.
- Document and update records on hardware layouts, configurations, and network setups for reference and troubleshooting.

**Key Skills**:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience as a System Administrator or in a similar IT role.
- Hands-on experience with computer hardware, server administration, and network configurations.
- Familiarity with common operating systems, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
- Solid understanding of networking principles, hardware configurations, and cybersecurity concepts.
- Experience with firewall setup, switch configurations, and subnetting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- Familiarity with programming and automation software, such as Ansible, is advantageous.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent



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