Systems Administrator (Microsoft 365 and Azure)

An university IT department in Brakpan needs infrastructure that just works, and someone to make it so. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Brakpan, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
• Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
• Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure
• Document network diagrams and change records
• Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
• Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
• Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts

• Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
• Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
• Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
• Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
• Clear change management and documentation habits

• CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh
• Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Ansible

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

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