Job Purpose:
The ICT Senior Enterprise Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of complex IT systems within the organization. This role ensures the stability, performance, and security of enterprise-level applications and infrastructure.
The System Administrator is also responsible for managing the maintenance and security of the company intranet and computer systems. This includes installing antivirus or malware protection software, addressing employee concerns, and creating documentation to assist with computer system usage. Additionally, the System Administrator will coordinate with company leadership to identify and implement new technologies that can enhance the organization’s computer systems.
Responsibilities:
System Administrators identify any problems in the system, anticipate potential issues and repair systems and software when necessary. Other duties and responsibilities may include:
Setting up new users and giving them access to the intranet
Managing and maintaining the file servers
Operating the firewall for the organization
Monitoring the internet connection for security risks
Employing the latest security protocols
Monitoring the local area network (LAN) for threats or errors.
Ensuring that employees have secure and efficient computer systems to fulfil their daily job responsibilities.
Working closely with IT personnel and company employees to update systems, address security breaches and help troubleshoot issues.
Checking for problematic situations and creating procedures to restore computer systems and their functionality.
Responsible for coding systems or updating programs by altering code strings if necessary.
Qualifications
Skills and qualifications:
The qualified candidate will have skills and qualifications that demonstrate the fact that they can execute their job duties and fulfil the various functions of their role. These include:
Ability to solve problems in stressful situations
Strong attention to detail
Communication skills
Ability to explain technical concepts to inexperienced users
Time management skills
Education and Training requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
Certifications: Microsoft Certified Solutions, CompTIA Server+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer and VMware Certified Professional.
Experience with databases, networks, upgrading hardware and software, designing networks, laying out the infrastructure for LANs, troubleshooting network outages and user troubles and the ability to communicate clearly.
Up to date on the latest security protocols for the LAN and wide area network (WAN) and the ability to educate users on how to handle suspicious emails and requests for sensitive information.
Able to program scripts to run internal functions and have sufficient Unix knowledge.
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