Systems Administrator & Support Engineer

Pretoria East
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: BIT003766/Cha L

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Are you an experienced Systems Administrator with a passion for troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing IT infrastructure? Do you thrive in environments where your expertise in Linux, Network Administration, and end-user support can make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!About the Role:Our client is seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to take on a key role within our team, where you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, from Linux server administration to network support. You will play an integral role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of their infrastructure, supporting end-users, and troubleshooting technical issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Alerting and Escalation:
- Set up alerting mechanisms to proactively detect system incidents and failures.
- Escalate critical issues to the appropriate teams and stakeholders to ensure timely resolutions.
Linux Administration and Maintenance:
- Manage and maintain Linux servers, including installation, configuration, patch management, and upgrades.
- Implement security measures and best practices to safeguard Linux-based systems.
Active Directory Administration and Maintenance:
- Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions in Active Directory.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure the security and integrity of the AD infrastructure.
DNS Administration and Maintenance:
- Configure and manage DNS servers and zones, ensuring reliable DNS resolution across the network.
- Troubleshoot and resolve DNS-related issues promptly.
End-User Support:
- Provide technical support to end-users, resolving infrastructure-related issues with hardware, software, and network connectivity.
- Act as the go-to expert for quick resolution of technical problems.
PostgreSQL Database Administration:
- Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including installation, configuration, and performance tuning.
- Perform routine tasks such as backups, restores, and database upgrades.

Qualifications and Skills:

3+ years of experience in a System Engineer or similar role.
Strong expertise in Linux Administration, including shell scripting and troubleshooting.
Experience with Active Directory administration and DNS management.
Solid understanding of network administration.
Familiarity with PostgreSQL database administration.
Excellent communication skills with a knack for problem-solving.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Why This Role is Perfect for You:
If you're a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a broad set of systems administration skills, this is the role you've been waiting for. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of technologies, solve complex problems, and make a tangible impact on the organization’s infrastructure.

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If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more IT jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za. If you wish to send your CV per email forward your CV to clombard@networkrecruitment.co.za and copy the reference number in brackets in the subject line of your e-mail.

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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.