Job Description

Cold Storage company based in Durban is looking for a suitable candidate for Systems Administrator role.
Description:
The candidate would be responsible for installing, updating, and configuring these systems;taking proactive steps to monitor and identify any potential issues, and implement preventative measures; ensure system back-ups are taking place as required, and handle any down time effectively.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, hands-on experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic business environment
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and maintain all company network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, and firewalls).
• Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows, Linux, etc.),
• Ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Manage and maintain telephony infrastructure and systems and the optimisation of thereof.
• Monitor systems for performance, reliability, and security, responding to alerts and resolving issues proactively.
• Manage and report on root cause analysis for faults with remedial action.
• Troubleshooting and monitoring network related performance focusing on the remote and on-site deployment.
• Setup monitoring software for performance on servers to do preventative maintenance.
• Assist staff with support and technical issues.
• Work together with the department manager/s to define policies and procedures relating to network performance and security.
• Secure server environments by creating documented polices with procedures, implementation, and the monitoring thereof.
• Ensure network protocols are documented refining security between network devices.
• Oversee patch management policy.
• Budget control and administration of software licensing.
• Maintain vendor and supplier relations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices to recommend improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 5+ years of experience in system administration or infrastructure support
• Experience Linux and Microsoft Server technologies.
• Network administrator (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Firewalls
• Experience in ERP systems.
• VPN technologies (OpenVPN, IPsec, WireGuard).
• Router configuration and setups (MikroTik, Routing).
• Experience with Bash scripting for automation and configuration.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, network administrator (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Firewalls) and Server Technologies (Windows server, Linux / Unix, Active Directory)
• Knowledge of Scripting languages (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Advantageous:

• Degree or Diploma in IT Related field
• Microsoft certifications
• Security certifications
• Expertise or experience with ITSM systems.
• Proven expertise in network administration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, wireless).
• Strong knowledge of server technologies (Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Active Directory, virtualisation platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V and XCP-ng).
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Cisco CCNA, or similar.Familiar
• ity with monitoring and management tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix).
• Experience in Microsoft 365 admin services (Admin, SharePoint, Exchange)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.
• Knowledge of Mimecast administration and configuration.
• Strong skills for daily operational challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills Required