Sanlam Vacancies in Johannesburg – IT Server Administrator

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with server-side support of applications and databases
• Responsible for patch, malware, and security configuration compliance
• Ability to accurately implement projects and tasks with minimal supervision
• Assist with general infrastructure support of the SanFin IT environment
• Ensures relevant documentation and assistance is provided to enable desktop support technicians to adequately support end users
• Maintains and validates back-ups and disaster recovery systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues on servers, applications, and server components
• Performs function with due-diligence and in accordance with change management, testing and best practices.
• Active Directory support (user maintenance, folder permissions, group policy objects, etc.)
• Responsible for weekly reporting of daily activities and participates in meetings and discussions
• Responsible for compliance to all applicable policies, standards, and procedures
• Assist with general infrastructure support of the SanFin IT environment
• Responsible for the integrity and recoverability of servers and server backups
• Maintains up-to-date and detailed documentation
• Responsible for resolving all calls quickly and effectively (incidents and problems)
• Build reputable relationship with Sanlam Group Technology
• Provides support for the maintenance of the Citrix Hypervisor (Virtual Server Infrastructure), servers and other infrastructure requirements such as desktops, print server, FTP and SMS services

Job Requirements:

• Ability to diagnose and solve complex technology problems
• Manage client interaction and expectations
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, clients and vendors (translates technical knowledge to understandable language to the user)
• Advanced understanding of server concepts
• Develop and foster client and vendor relationships
• High level understanding of virtualisation concepts
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and productivity
• Understand the demands of a financial services environment
• High level understanding of networking concepts
• Ability to work within a motivated team of technical specialists and work as a member of a team

Qualification & Experience:

• MCSE certification
• Solaris Administration certification will be an added advantage
• IT Diploma or similar qualification
• RHCSA certification

Job Details:

Company: Sanlam

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline: N/A

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