Join the Interfile Team and be part of South Africa’s leading Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment company. As a fintech innovator, we design, develop, and support some of the country’s largest e-services systems, delivering smart solutions to top financial institutions, corporates, and government departments.
You'll work on large-scale systems and exciting projects used by millions. Enjoy a modern office near Monte Casino, complete with a certified gym, canteen, and great chill spaces!
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of Microsoft-based systems and network infrastructure. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links to ensure reliable and secure operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Server Support:
- Perform and verify daily backups.
- Manage remote access and ensure secure connectivity.
- Apply server updates and service packs regularly.
- Administer and maintain Microsoft operating systems (Linux experience is advantageous).
- Manage firewalls and network switches.
- Maintain and support all physical and virtual hardware.
Technical Support:
- Provide technical support across Development, QA, and Production environments for hosted services.
- Monitor hosted services to ensure 24/7/365 uptime and functionality.
- Act as first-line support for system errors and failures, using logs and reports for diagnostics.
- Oversee and assist with deployments, ensuring stability and readiness.
- Facilitate communication between external parties (e.g., payment gateways, banks) and internal systems.
Network Support:
- Design and deploy functional networks including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN.
- Configure and install network hardware and software (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
- Monitor network performance and integrity, and troubleshoot issues proactively.
- Schedule upgrades and collaborate with network architects on optimization.
- Perform system upgrades, apply patches, and maintain security configurations.
- Provide Level 2/3 support and liaise with vendors for issue resolution.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations and procedures.
- Knowledge of SD-WAN, MPLS, and network virtualization technologies is beneficial.
- Experience with cloud networking (especially Azure) is advantageous.
Requirements:
- IT Diploma - Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in system and network administration within an enterprise IT environment.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft server environments and Windows-based systems.
- Proven experience in network infrastructure support, including LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and switches.
- Experience performing routine server maintenance, updates, and backups in a production environment.
- Solid understanding of server virtualization, backup solutions, and system monitoring tools.
- Experience working with Linux-based systems.
- Exposure to cloud networking technologies (e.g., Azure).
- Prior involvement in high-availability environments with 24/7 uptime requirements.
- Work experience with firewalls and network segmentation in secure environments.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft and Linux OS.
- Experience in configuring firewalls and switches.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and logs.
- Ability to work in high-availability environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, taking ownership of problems through to completion.
- Candidate with a sense of responsibility to work on shifts and standby.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration.
- Problem solving skills.
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