Senior Network Administrator

SUMMARY:
My client is looking for a Senior Network Administrator who wants ownership, influence, and long‑term career growth.
This is a hands‑on role supporting business‑critical systems across a large, multi‑company environment.
A great opportunity for growth for an IT professional who enjoys solving real problems at scale.

POSITION INFO:

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Network Administrator to take responsibility for the stability, security, and performance of their core IT infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the go‑to technical expert and takes pride in building resilient, well‑run systems.
 
You’ll work across networking, servers, and Microsoft 365 environments, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations while strengthening business continuity through security, backups, and recovery processes. The environment values accountability, initiative, and practical problem‑solving over red tape.
 
This role supports multiple operating companies and a large user base, offering real exposure, real responsibility, and a clear opportunity for professional growth within jobs in IT and information technology jobs that are stable, impactful, and respected by the business.

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in IT administration / network administration
Strong hands‑on networking experience:
Routing, switching, VPNs, MikroTik
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols
Server administration experience including:
Active Directory
File & share permissions
Windows Server 2022
Microsoft 365 environment exposure:
Exchange
Azure Active Directory
Solid understanding of:
Network security
Business continuity, backups, and disaster recovery
Hardware and software solutions (including VoIP)
Strong problem‑solving ability and communication skills
Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities
Ownership mindset with a strong internal customer service focus

Qualification:
Diploma in IT Systems Administration (NQF Level 4/5)
A+ / N+
Microsoft certification / MCITP
Network Security+
 
 
Contact LIZAAN BUNNING on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTI006562
 
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