Systems Administrator, Johannesburg

Candidate Experience Leader | Talent Strategy Partner | Client Success Advocate | Bcom Marketing Management Location:

Hybrid (Bedfordview)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with an established financial services business to recruit a highly skilled and proactive Systems Administrator. This is a hands‑on, critical infrastructure role responsible for the security, reliability, and performance of all IT systems. If you're passionate about high‑availability systems, cybersecurity, and enterprise‑level support, this role offers both responsibility and room to grow.

About the Role As Systems Administrator, you'll manage company‑wide networks, servers, backups, and security protocols. You’ll be instrumental in designing, maintaining, and optimising the organisation’s IT environment—both on‑premises and in the cloud. This is a high‑impact role that demands strong technical acumen and excellent problem‑solvingabilities in a dynamic business setting.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and optimise all IT infrastructure including LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, and servers

Implement and manage robust cybersecurity frameworks including monitoring, patching, and user access controls

Steer and support cloud migration (Azure) and ongoing hybrid infrastructure strategies

Conduct regular system backups and disaster recovery testing

Provide user training and support documentation

Manage telephony infrastructure, vendor relationships, and software licensing

Lead performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and system improvements

Collaborate with IT leadership to define and enforce operational and security policies

What You’ll Bring

3+ years' experience in infrastructure maintenance and support

In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity best practices

Strong expertise in Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs

Solid understanding of SQL backups and disaster recovery planning

Familiarity with backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault)

Experience with virtualisation platforms (e.g., Hyper‑V, VMware)

Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team

Nice to Have

BSc in Computer Science or related field

Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Azure Admin, CCNA, or Security+

Familiarity with tools like ManageEngine, SolarWinds, Zabbix, or Nagios

Experience in the insurance or financial services sector

Company Culture WatersEdge Solutions works with trusted organisations that prioritise operational excellence, resilience, and innovation. You’ll join a mission‑led team focused on delivering secure, scalable infrastructure in a people‑first environment.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Technology, Information and Media

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