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Systems / Networks Administrator (Ops Specialist)

Centurion
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: ITE006394/SAN

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Our client, a leading provider of integrated IT systems and business solutions is recruiting for a skilled Systems / Networks Administrator (Ops Specialist).

Systems / Networks Administrator (Ops Specialist)
In-office, Centurion

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field
Certifications such as A+ & N+, MTCNA, ICND1, UBWA, Linux+/LPIC1, Server+, MCSA: Windows Server 2016 — or their closest equivalents

Requirements:

Extensive experience in technical management, preferably within a related industry
In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, as well as innovation and integration of information systems
Proven ability to lead IT support teams
Proficient in database queries and design principles
Skilled in collaborating with data architects and IT specialists to set up, maintain, and monitor data networks
Expertise in database structure languages, such as SQL or SQL/PSM
Experience with server installation and maintenance
Knowledge of best practices in database management
Comprehensive understanding of the IT Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Familiarity with ITIL and Agile methodologies is a plus
Capable of diagnosing faults, incidents, and problems, and implementing necessary changes
Responsible for ensuring optimal hardware and software performance and maintaining network security

KPA’s:

Linux Systems Administration:
- Expert in administering Debian-based (Ubuntu) and RedHat-based (Alma, Rocky) distributions.
- Skilled in provisioning/configuring servers, clusters, and devices via CLI.
- Installing and configuring Line-of-Business (LOB) apps using YAML/JSON.
- Monitoring/troubleshooting system performance and logs.
- Participating in troubleshooting interviews/tests based on log analysis.
Windows Systems Administration:
- Managing Windows servers (AD/LDAP, DHCP, DNS, NPS, IIS, Hyper-V).
- Familiar with IIS modules (.NET, ASP, WebSockets).
- Providing desktop support and managing file servers.
- Responsible for server maintenance and administration.
Networking:
- Experience with Core/Distribution/Access-switching (Edgecore, MikroTik, UniFi, D-Link).
- Managing VLANs, tunneling (ZeroTier, WireGuard), iptables/nftables, firewalls, and bonding.
- Configuring/troubleshooting FortiGate, MikroTik, pfSense.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (Zabbix, Nagios, Data Dog, New Relic).
- IPAM/DCIM expertise.
Database Support:
- Basic support for Postgres, Oracle, MariaDB (backups, restores, minor SQL queries).
- OracleDB knowledge (Oracle Data Pump, TNS Listener troubleshooting).
- Collaborating with DBAs for performance and availability.
Server Hardware & Storage Administration:
- Managing SAN, NAS, DAS, LVM, LUN infrastructures (HPE SAN, Synology, FreeNAS).
- Expertise in HBA bonding, SCSI, storage optimization.
- Server assembly/upgrades, RAID, and HA configurations.
- Familiar with Veeam Backup, Quest NetVault, LTO-tape technology.
Virtualization & Cluster Management:
- Administering Xen-based clusters (XCP/Xen) and Hyper-V.
- Managing virtual environments, performance, failover, storage integration.
- Experience with Hyper-V clusters, VMware vSphere, Docker, Kubernetes.
Office Admin & Soft Skills:
- Implementing ITIL best practices (ITSM) and IT asset management (ITAM).
- Familiar with Jira, Confluence, supplier negotiation, and warranties.
- Collaborating with Finance and Audit teams.
- Strong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information contact:
Sanet Snooke
Recruitment Consultant
012 348 7559

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.