Job Brief

We are looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage our software, hardware and networks.

Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users.

Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

·         Install and configure software and hardware

·         Manage network servers and technology tools

·         Set up accounts and workstations

·         Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements

·         Troubleshoot issues and outages

·         Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls

·         Upgrade systems with new releases and models

·         Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies

·         Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies

Requirements

·         Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role

·         Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management

·         Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery

·         Ability to create scripts in Python, Perl or other language

·         Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms

·         Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude

·         Excellent communication skills

·         BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSA or Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA is a plus.