Microsoft Specialist / Server Administrator at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualifications. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management in network and server administration. Experience with server virtualization technologies, especially VMware. Strong understanding of network protocols, IP networking, and network security.

DUTIES :

• Perform server administration tasks. Installing software updates and patches, monitoring server performance. Provide onsite or remote access diagnoses and resolution of server. Develop and maintain Standard. Operating Procedures (SOP) for relevant server. Document network server setups, configurations, changes, and procedures.
• Designing, provisioning, installing / configuring, operating, and maintaining systems. Experience with virtualized storage (e.g., Dell, HP, Pure, Microsoft), ISCSI, Fiber channel. Develop and maintain technical and functional documentation for required systems. Develop business and technology standards and best practises for the server environment. Document function requirement documentation to ensure it aligns with business objectives. Configure security policies. Champion configuration of security infrastructure and implementation of security tools, policies and procedures.