Details about position
DUTIES:
- Install and maintain network hardware and software.
- Maintain and troubleshoot LAN, WAN and internet network infrastructure. This includes
firewall, router and switching equipment. - Regular network health checks.
- Problem determination and resolution.
- Support Linux servers (Physical and virtualized systems).
- Configure and maintain Network and Data centre monitoring, alerting and trend analyses.
- Participating as a member of the after-hours standby team.
- Performing maintenance after-hours and on weekends as and when required.
- Providing 3rd level user support.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 – 2 years relevant experience in a similar role.
- Experience with Office365, Active Directory and Microsoft Server Infrastructure
- Experience managing virtual and physical server environments.
- Basic experience in network administration
- Experience in maintaining Cisco networking equipment (NXOS and IOS)
- Experience managing and troubleshooting basic networks.
- 1 – 2 years’ experience in Linux server environments.
- Experience in scripting essential, Bash or Python would be preferable.
- Use of automated deployment platforms (jenkins, ansible) would be advantageous
- Experiences with network monitoring tools similar to Zabbix and ELK stack
- Experience with workflow & code management platforms (Atlassian Suite or similar)
- Working experience with proxying software such as Nginx or HAProxy
ATTRIBUTES:
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Performance optimization skills.
- Manage time and workflow to meet service levels.
- Handle stressful situations effectively.
- Innovative, and organized.
- Ability to anticipate and address problems.
- Respect for a high degree of confidentiality.
- Able to work well in a team and / or individually.
- A hard worker.
- Desire to add value.
- A keen interest in emerging technologies.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Motivated.
- Service orientated.
- Takes initiative and is driven.
Overview
Position: Open
Location: Cape Town
Job Title: Systems Administrator / DevOps Role
Salary: To be discussed