IT Systems Administrator

Installing and configuring Linux and Windows operating systems, including software and hardware components. Monitoring and maintaining system performance, including troubleshooting and resolving issues. Configuring network services, such as DNS, DHCP, and VPNs. Setting up and maintaining backup and disaster recovery systems. Implementing security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends. Documenting system configurations and procedures. Collaborating with other IT professionals, such as developers and network engineers, to ensure smooth system integration. Providing technical support to end-users. Responsible for effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the lab. As a member of the divisional support team, assist in general system

Qualification: NQF 6/ND Information Technology or similar qualification
Experience: 3 years’ experience in all aspects of professional systems administration in a Linux/Unix environment (preferably in a scientific/academic environment, with some Microsoft Windows Server and services exposure as well).
Knowledge: Scripting and automation: working knowledge of scripting languages as Bash and Python to automate tasks as to update systems backup and monitoring. Linux: working knowledge of Linux operating systems such as Ubuntu, CentOS and Linux command line tools. Networking: working knowledge of network technologies as TCP/IP stack, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, load balancing to configure and troubleshoot network related issues.

NB: People with disabilities only (EE Plan)