SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Our client is looking for a database system administrator to support and maintain new and existing server infrastructure and software services.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Support all server infrastructure and applications for the different server environments.
• Support cloud platforms including but not limited to Office 365, Microsoft mobility and security stack, and Microsoft hosted infrastructure and application platforms.
• Assist in the design, build and deployment of Microsoft cloud security solutions.
• Research and recommend, enhancements to the security posture of the operational environment, based on leading industry practices.
• Implement security controls and threat protection, manage identity and access, and protect data, applications, and networks using Microsoft Cloud Security tools.
• Provide second and third-line technical support to IT staff and service desk.
• Perform application deployment, service upgrades and patch management for all environments.
• Monitor service availability and troubleshoot system issues to support the ICT hosting environment and general operations within the FIC
• Support and maintain the Business continuity and recovery environments
• Create clear and concise documentation to formalise work stream processes.
• Comply with all relevant policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
• Contribute and complete IT Operational projects as needed
• Document issues & track progress in the ticketing system
• Maintain system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning
• Daily service availability monitoring for availability and performance monitoring

QUALIFICATIONS, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• ICT relevant qualification (NQF Level 5_ or equivalent qualification • Minimum 3 years experience in IT systems and/or infrastructure, supporting enterprise-scale security solutions.
• Min 2 years experience in supporting Microsoft 365 and related services
• Any two of the following Microsoft Certified Certifications or related certifications (Microsoft Associate Level) are required: Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator / Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator / Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator / Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals / Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate / ITIL Foundation
• Excellent understanding of Intune and all security
• Excellent understanding of Intune and all security blades, including Defender, Threat Protection and the latest Microsoft E5 Security Product set

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your CV to our website [CV’S VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED]

Candidates will be required to go through a background and vetting process if shortlisted.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.