Systems Administrator

Cape Town
Salary: R58 333.00 - R66 667.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Education IT
Reference: 170115

Apply before Apr 10 2026 | 56 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Hire Resolve

A premier residential graduate institute for mathematical sciences are seeking a Systems Administrator to manage and optimize their physical and virtual infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Management: Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair server and networking hardware/software; manage ZFS storage and backups.
Networking: Design and implement networking solutions including VPNs, VLANs, and wireless access points.
Virtualization & Config: Deploy and maintain KVM virtual machines and LXC/LXD containers; utilize configuration management tools.
Cloud Administration: Manage Google Workspace (Users, Groups, Drive, Sites).
Technical Support: Provide Tier 1 support for lecturers and staff regarding networking and server software.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of network architecture, server configurations, and software deployments.

Minimum Requirements:

Linux Expertise: Strong proficiency in Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
Core Networking: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and OpenVPN.
Certifications: CompTIA Network+, MikroTik training, or equivalent professional experience.
Advanced Networking: Experience with Radius/Eduroam, VXLAN, and NFS.
Server Software: Familiarity with Apache, LDAP, Samba, and CUPS.
DevOps/Scripting: Proficiency in Shell or Python scripting for automation.
Platform Experience: Prior administration of Google Workspace and ZFS storage.

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com

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About Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve removes the stress of the career search by understanding you as an individual. We take more than just your qualifications into account, considering factors like your salary and benefits expectations as well as your preferred workplace culture to ensure that we find the perfect opportunities to meet your unique needs.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we focus on the Engineering, Finance, IT, Mining, Manufacturing, and Logistics industries. Our team of recruitment consultants is well-versed and highly networked in the industries in which they operate and are dedicated to ensuring that every placement is a perfect fit.