Systems Adminstrator

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems/Network Administrator to join our technical team. This role involves deep, hands-on experience in both Linux and Windows environments, advanced networking, virtualization, storage, and cluster management.

Important: This is a CLI-driven role — GUI-only administrators will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Linux Systems Administration

  • Advanced administration of Debian (Ubuntu) and RedHat (Alma, Rocky)
  • CLI-based provisioning/configuration of servers and devices
  • Manual setup of applications (YAML/JSON)
  • Performance monitoring and log analysis

Windows Systems Administration

  • Manage Windows Server roles: AD/LDAP, DHCP, DNS, NPS, IIS, Hyper-V
  • User desktop and file server support
  • General Windows Server maintenance

Networking

  • Core/distribution/access switching (Edgecore, MikroTik, UniFi, D-Link)
  • VLANs, ZeroTier, WireGuard, iptables/nftables
  • FortiGate, MikroTik, pfSense configuration
  • Network monitoring (Zabbix, Nagios, DataDog, New Relic)
  • IPAM/DCIM management

Database Support

  • Basic support for Postgres, Oracle, MariaDB (backups, restores, queries)
  • Oracle Data Pump, TNS Listener troubleshooting (advantageous)

Hardware & Storage

  • SAN, NAS, DAS, LVM, LUN management (HPE, Synology, FreeNAS)
  • RAID and HA configuration best practices
  • Veeam, Quest NetVault, and LTO tape (advantageous)

Virtualization & Clustering

  • Administer XCP-ng/Xen and Hyper-V clusters
  • Exposure to VMware vSphere, Docker, Kubernetes (advantageous)

General IT & Soft Skills

  • ITIL-based best practices (ITSM), asset management (ITAM)
  • Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Independent, analytical problem-solver
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Audit)

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, MIS, or related field
  • A+, N+, MTCNA, ICND1, Linux+/LPIC1, Server+, MCSA (or equivalent)

Preferred Certifications

  • LPIC2, MCITP, MTCRE, CCNA, MCSE: Core Infrastructure, ITILv4, Security+

Experience

  • Senior-level systems/network administration
  • Strong infrastructure design and integration skills
  • Understanding of IT SDLC, ITIL, AGILE methodologies
  • SQL/database design and query experience

Apply for this role today, contact Sune Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: 
hireresolve.us or email us your CV: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.

If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

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