Vacancy Details
Employer: Network Contracting Solutions
-Linux Systems Administration
o Expert-level administration of Debian-based distributions (Ubuntu) and RedHat derivatives (Alma, Rocky).
o Provisioning and configuring servers, clusters, laptops, and other devices via the CLI.
o Installation and configuration of LOB (Line-of-Business) applications manually—config files (YAML, JSON).
o Monitoring and troubleshooting system performance, processes, and logs to ensure smooth operations.
o Participating in interviews and tests focused on troubleshooting system issues based on log output and process analysis.
-Windows Systems Administration
o Managing and supporting Windows servers in a range of functions, including Active Directory (AD/LDAP), DHCP, DNS, NPS, Certificate Services, IIS, and Hyper-V.
o Knowledge of IIS modules (Dot Net, ASP, WebSockets).
o Providing user desktop support and managing Windows-based file servers.
o Taking ownership of Windows Server maintenance and administration tasks.
-Networking
Working in environments with Core/Distribution/Access-switching topologies, high-throughput aggregation switches, and edge/access switches (Edgecore, MikroTik, UniFi, D-Link).
o Managing VLANs, implementing modern tunneling technologies such as ZeroTier and WireGuard, and being well-versed in iptables/nftables, firewalld, and network bonding techniques.
o Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting of FortiGate, MikroTik, pfSense, and other similar systems.
o Maintaining network performance and ensuring uptime for critical services.
o Knowledge of monitoring applications such as Zabbix, Nagios, Data Dog and New Relic.
o IPAM/DCIM experience essential.
Required Experience:
A bachelor's degree in computer information systems, management information systems, or similar.
A+ & N+, MTCNA, ICND1, UBWA, Linux+/LPIC1, Server+, MCSA: Windows Server 2016—or the nearest equivalent of the aforementioned.
Desired Certifications:
LPIC2, MCITP, MTCRE, CCNA, MCSE: Core Infrastructure, ITILv4, Security+.
· Extensive experience in technical management, preferably in a related industry.
· Advanced knowledge of IT Infrastructure and Information Systems innovation and integration.
· Ability to manage IT support teams,
· Familiarity with database queries
· Knowledge of database design and theories
· Ability to work with data architects and other IT specialist to set up, maintain and monitor data networks
· Knowledge of database structure languages, such as SQL or SQL/PSM
· Experience with server installation and maintenance
· Familiarity with database management best practices
· Has a full understanding of the IT SDLC
· Experience in ITIL and AGILE Methodologies advantageous
· Ability to diagnose faults, incidents, and problems, and implement required changes.
· Ensuring optimal hardware and software functionality, as well as network security.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
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About Network Contracting Solutions
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.
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