Systems Administrator

5 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa WatersEdge Solutions Full time R500 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Location: Bedfordview, South Africa (Hybrid potential)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: IT Infrastructure | Insurance | Network Security

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a proactive and highly skilled Systems Administrator to join a dynamic infrastructure and support team. If you're experienced in maintaining enterprise-level systems and want to contribute to a high-availability, secure IT environment, this is the perfect opportunity to work across cloud, server, and network technologies in a fast-paced, supportive setting.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Systems Administrator, you'll manage core IT infrastructure across LAN, WAN, VPN, and cloud systems, while optimising performance and ensuring security compliance. The role involves end-to-end responsibility for both physical and virtual servers, monitoring tools, and telephony environments. It also includes preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, and supporting a complex hybrid network across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, firewalls)

  • Install, configure, and optimise physical and virtual servers (Windows, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V)

  • Support telephony infrastructure and proactively manage system alerts and uptime

  • Lead troubleshooting for network and server issues (both on-site and remotely)

  • Enforce patch management, backups, and preventative maintenance procedures

  • Secure environments through policy creation and monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds)

  • Oversee budget controls and software licence administration

  • Collaborate on defining network performance and security protocols

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and implement industry best practices

What You'll Bring

  • 3+ years of experience in infrastructure maintenance

  • Proven expertise in network administration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls)

  • Microsoft Azure experience and strong SQL backup knowledge

  • Proficiency in Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and virtualisation technologies

  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, SolarWinds, Nagios)

  • Strong scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Ability to work independently and participate in an on-call rotation

Nice to Have

  • BSc in Computer Science or a related field

  • Microsoft, Security+, or Cisco certifications (Azure Admin, CCNA, etc.)

  • Experience with ManageEngine tools

  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)

  • Experience developing security and performance policies

What's On Offer

  • Market-related salary based on experience

  • Performance-based annual bonus

  • Subsidised life and disability cover

  • Funeral cover

  • Opportunity to join a stable, well-established South African business

  • Hybrid working possibilities

Company Culture

The client cultivates a mission-driven, member-centred culture rooted in empathy, reliability, and service excellence. Their teams operate with compassion at the core - ensuring clients feel heard, supported, and respected through every personal interaction. With a strong emphasis on operational integrity, efficiency, and clear communication, they aim to minimise friction during life's most challenging moments. Internally, they uphold a culture of accountability, fairness, and trust, fostering a workplace where every team member is empowered to do meaningful work in service of others.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

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