Systems Administrator

22 hours ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain, monitor, and administer the company's full IT infrastructure (LAN/WAN/VPN/wireless/firewalls).
  • Install, configure, and support physical and virtual servers (Windows, Linux).
  • Manage telephony systems and ensure performance optimisation.
  • Proactively monitor system health, uptime, and security, resolving issues before they impact users.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective measures.
  • Support staff with technical issues (on-site and remote).
  • Implement and document IT policies, including network performance and security protocols.
  • Oversee patch management and ensure software licensing compliance.
  • Research and recommend emerging technologies.
  • Collaborate with department heads to align infrastructure with business needs.
  • Maintain vendor relationships and manage IT budgets where required.

Requirements

Must-Haves:

  • 3+ years in systems administration or infrastructure support.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Active Directory.
  • Solid understanding of network technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls).
  • Experience with router setup and MikroTik routing.
  • Bash scripting experience for automation.
  • Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • IT degree or diploma.
  • Microsoft or security-related certifications (e.g. Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+).
  • ERP system exposure.
  • Familiarity with virtualisation tools (VMware, Hyper-V, XCP-ng).
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 Admin, Exchange, SharePoint.
  • Scripting in PowerShell or Python.
  • Knowledge of Mimecast configuration.
  • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g. Nagios, Zabbix).

Apply for this role today, contact Sune Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website:  or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.

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