Systems Administrator (Microsoft 365 and Azure)

A data centre in Johannesburg CBD needs infrastructure that just works, and someone to make it so. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Johannesburg CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
• Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
• Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
• Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
• Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
• Document network diagrams and change records
• Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules

• Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
• Clear change management and documentation habits
• 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
• At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration

• Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect Associate
• Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Ansible

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

• Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
• Be ready to talk through an outage you fixed, step by step; it's a common interview question.