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 KPAs: 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. Apply now For more IT jobs, please visit 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
