IT Systems Administrator (Infrastructure & Network)

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

ITE007711/Mon

Date posted

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary

Annually

SUMMARY

Ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of IT infrastructure, systems and networks, while safeguarding information assets through effective security management, compliance, and risk mitigation initiatives.

POSITION INFO

Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Support Windows Server and virtualization (Hyper-V/VMware).
• Manage users in Active Directory and Google Workspace (accounts, groups, permissions).
• Monitor backups (SAN/NAS) and perform test restores.
• Track system health (CPU, RAM, storage) and escalate issues.
• Administer Google Workspace (shared drives, mail flow, security).

Network Administration

• Monitor LAN, WAN, and VPN connectivity.
• Assist with setup of switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Manage VLANs and DHCP requests.
• Monitor network traffic and maintain wireless security.

Security & Compliance

• Implement patching schedules for servers and infrastructure.
• Support vulnerability remediation and enforce MFA.
• Assist with audit preparation (logs and system data).

Documentation

• Maintain network and server diagrams.
• Create runbooks for routine tasks.
• Record all system changes accurately.

Weekend Standby

• Provide on-call support for critical incidents.
• Escalate complex issues to senior staff.
• Ensure timely resolution and clear communication logs.

Job Experience And Skill Required

• IT Diploma or equivalent qualification in Network Management
• 3 - 5 years in a technical role with a focus on backend systems rather than end-user support
• Strong experience in Windows server (2019/2022), virtualization, and SAN/NAS storage
• Solid understanding of the OSI model, TCP/IP and how traffic flows through a firewall
• Experience with endpoint, application and infrastructure security tools and practices
• Basic knowledge of PowerShell or Bash for automating simple tasks - advantage

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