Job Description

Job Purpose

The System Specialist is a critical member of the institution's ICS team responsible for the management, maintenance, and optimization of the institution's systems. This role focuses on Microsoft Azure Cloud services, Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD, Windows server management, patch management, vulnerability management, and the administration of key Microsoft System Centre products to ensure a secure and efficient computing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Operational Objectives

• Focus on service delivery by assessing current windows server environment and make recommendations for improvement
• Support, maintain and monitor Windows servers (physical and virtual)
• Manage, maintain and support on mailing lists (Linux and Rocketseed)
• Report on UJ web statistics
• Help determine and recommend web solutions
• Innovate and enhance
• Collaborate and benchmark
• Administer and lead projects
• Use tools to enhance and streamline web experience

Upon joining the Department, candidate will:

• Fulfil technical and administrative roles in the Department

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or any relevant IT qualification (NQF 7)
• Professional certifications with 3 to 5 years job-related experience
• At least 3 years work experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud
• At least 3 years experience in System Centre Configuration Manager
• At least 3 years experience in System Centre Service Manager
• At least 3 years experience in System Centre Operations Manager
• At least 3 years experience in Microsoft in Tune
• Vulnerability and Patch management.
• Microsoft Server Hardening

Recommendation:

Advanced knowledge of:

• System Centre Virtual Machine Manager
• Linux Server administration skills
• Cloud Technologies (AWS, Huawei)
• MS SQL administration
• POPIA Compliance knowledge

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and in-depth technical skills and knowledge
• Fast paced, but carefully thought-out results
• Must be able to develop new ideas and improvement of old ones
• High standards and high quality of work
• Structured, organized, and efficient work expected of self and others.
• Plan and execute vulnerability remediation strategies in collaboration with other IT teams.
• Self-starter, motivated, organized, detail orientated.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Work as an individual and in a team

Skills

• Excellent Troubleshooting skills
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Excellent time management skills
• Good communication skills

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