Position: Systems Administrator
Salary: R350 000 per annum (negotiable)
Environment:
My client requires a permanent IT Systems Administrator at their Head Office in Pretoria. The client utilises a centralised server farm, all the server technologies run on Microsoft or Linux, with applications delivered to remote users via Citrix Presentation Server. Major software applications include SAP R3, Ms Exchange 2003, Oracle 10G, Hummingbird DM, MS Office 2003, Checkpoint Firewall 1, RSA SecureID, Trend Micro, Sybari Aigen and Veritas Backup Exec. The ideal candidate will have more than 5 years experience in IT administration and shall hold a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or similar Degree. The incumbent should be able to demonstrate a track record in operational systems management, have a good knowledge of IT strategy and be able to manage service providers.
Duties:
• Manage and perform backup and restore procedures.
• Maintain server up time.
• Perform server and software upgrades.
• Provide end user application support.
• Plan and implement latest IT procedures.
• Manage service level agreements with external service providers.
• Provide input to the IT/IS strategy formulation.
• Ensure adequate documentation of all policies, procedures and applications systems used.
Requirements:
• B Com Informatics or equivalent qualification
• MCSE 200 and/or 2003 essential.
• Knowledge of Ms Windows 2003 Active Directory, Microsoft exchange 2003 and MS Office 2003.
• Ability to plan, co-ordinate and manage multiple projects.
• Must work well under pressure and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Available on standby for after hours support, on rotation basis.
• Valid drivers license.