Location, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, Advertised By Agency, Job Type Full-Time, IT Systems Administrator

Requirements: Matric & National IT Diploma or Equivalent. Driver’s licence. A minimum of 4 years’ practical experience in large business systems. Working / Advanced knowledge of MS Active Directory essential. Comfortable to work with & troubleshoot a networked environment. LAN and WAN. Microsoft SQL Server or general knowledge of database management systems advantageous. Practical or theoretical experience on UNIX or LINUX systems advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities: Review, analyze, maintain and where instructed modify current and proposed business information systems, critical applications and systems interfaces. Administer, support and ensure operating viability of LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network) both wired and wireless for all hours of operation, and report any abnormalities to the correct manager. Administer Active Directory privileges, access rights and computer environment according to Group Policies. Administer backup and security aspects of business critical systems. Provide Windows Exchange Email Server Support. Apply OS patches and upgrades, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities on instruction. Assist in the planning, design, documentation of systems, network. Setting up new server installations and workstations. Support of office productivity suites e.g. MS Office applications etc. Diagnosing Active Directory issues. Remote Desktop application publishing support and administration. Citrix Xenserver hypervisor installation/support. VMWare hypervisor installation/support. Networking - basic understanding of routing and firewalls is essential.

Understanding of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) local security policy. First line support for all user related queries and issues. Desktop PC support, maintenance, installation. IT asset administration (Recording of IT assets acquired and disposed of.) Liaison between IT related suppliers and management. Ability to function independently. Willingness to travel. Salary: RMarket Related

Interested and qualified candidates may forward CV’s to: janine@mpc.co.za