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Linux Systems Administrator

How2Apply Talent Network

Germiston, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

R50 000 – R64 000/month

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Job Description

Patch, monitor, back up and harden systems at a manufacturing group with several sites in Germiston. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Germiston, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

The work, day to day

Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices
Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures
Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs

Must-haves

Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
Clear change management and documentation habits
Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration

On offer

Medical aid and provident fund
Funded certification path
Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows
Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: short summary of one infrastructure project you led, certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS plus IT degree or diploma.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Germiston.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
Group your CV skills by area, such as networking, cloud, security and scripting, so the tech reviewer finds them fast.