Job Description

Job Summary
A South African logistics provider specializing in temperature-controlled warehousing, port clearing, and distribution for both imports and exports, particularly of food products, is seeking a proactive and highly technical Infrastructure/System Administrator to be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimal performance of all company IT systems.
Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Management: Administer, monitor, and maintain all company network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, and firewalls).
Server Administration: Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows, Linux) to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
System Maintenance: Ensure required system backups, effective downtime handling, and telephony infrastructure management.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Proactively monitor systems for performance, reliability, and security. Conduct advanced troubleshooting for network and server-related issues, including root cause analysis and remedial action.
Policy & Security: Collaborate with managers to define and document security policies and procedures, overseeing patch management and network security protocols.
Support & Operations: Provide staff technical support, manage software licensing/budget control, maintain vendor relations, and stay current with emerging technologies.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience: 3+ years of experience in system administration or infrastructure support.
Core Technologies:
Strong practical experience with Microsoft Azure, Server Technologies (Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Active Directory), and VPN technologies (e.g., OpenVPN, IPsec).
Expertise in Network Administration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Firewalls).
Hands-on experience with router configuration (e.g., MikroTik) and routing.
Skills: Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python) for automation, strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Bonus Experience (Advantageous):
Degree or Diploma in an IT-related field.
Experience with virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, XCP-ng) and ERP systems.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+/Security+).
Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix) and Microsoft 365 administration (SharePoint, Exchange).
Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to
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