Specialist: Server Administration (Menlyn) at Assupol

Description
Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this position:

Monitor and control server hardware and software

• Determine server needs by function 
• Propose hardware specifications
• Set up and test server
• Implement on live network
• Monitor and maintain server 
• Monitor server resources
• Patch management

Manage problems

• Monitor release management regarding changes
• Provide final line of support in respect of problem management on servers and for technical team
• Report to management on incidents & problems
• Escalate unresolved problems to vendors
• Assist vendors with the resolution

Provide reports

• Submit management reports on a monthly basis
• Submit back-up reports daily and monthly
• Submit replication and test failover reports monthly

Provide 3rd line support for users 

• Troubleshooting
• Repairs & maintenance of hardware & peripherals

Maintain Active Directory

• Create new user profiles and distribution groups
• Update existing user profiles and edit distribution groups
• Maintain group policy for the domain
• Maintain Active Directory site and services
• Maintain DNS
• Maintain DHCP

Perform Back-ups

• Validate if back-ups were successful on a daily basis
• Maintain back-ups systems
• Capacity Planning
• Back-up scheduling

Research and Testing

• Keep abreast with changes and updates of new technology
• Test new technology in a test environment

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Manage Azure and AWS Services: Deploy and manage Azure and AWS resources, ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Cloud Monitoring: Implement monitoring solutions to track the performance and availability of cloud services.
• Cloud Security: Ensure the security of cloud resources by implementing appropriate access controls and security measures.
• Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for cloud environments.

Requirements
Knowledge and Skills

• Formal Education
• National Diploma in Information Technology

Technical/Legal Certification

• VMWare Vsphere 8
• ITIL V3 Foundation
• MCSE 2016
• Exchange 2019
• Sharepoint 2019
• Office 365
• Azure 
• AWS

Experience

• 6 years’ experience in an IT environment
• 5 years’ experience as a server administrator
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport essential