Johannesburg: Senior Systems Administrator posted by WatersEdge Solutions

Location: Hybrid (Bedfordview)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: IT Infrastructure | Financial Services | Insurance

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with an established financial services business to recruit a highly skilled and proactive Senior Systems Administrator. This is a hands-on, critical infrastructure role responsible for the security, reliability, and performance of all IT systems. If you’re passionate about high-availability systems, cybersecurity, and enterprise-level support, this role offers both responsibility and room to grow.

About the Role

As Senior Systems Administrator, you’ll manage company-wide networks, servers, backups, and security protocols. Youll be instrumental in designing, maintaining, and optimising the organisations IT environmentboth on-premises and in the cloud. This is a high-impact role that demands strong technical acumen and excellent problem-solving abilities in a dynamic business setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and optimise all IT infrastructure including LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, and servers

• Implement and manage robust cybersecurity frameworks including monitoring, patching, and user access controls

• Steer and support cloud migration (Azure) and ongoing hybrid infrastructure strategies

• Conduct regular system backups and disaster recovery testing

• Provide user training and support documentation

• Manage telephony infrastructure, vendor relationships, and software licensing

• Lead performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and system improvements

• Collaborate with IT leadership to define and enforce operational and security policies

What Youll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in infrastructure maintenance and support

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity best practices

• Strong expertise in Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs

• Microsoft Azure experience, including cloud migration

• Solid understanding of SQL backups and disaster recovery planning

• Familiarity with backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault)

• Experience with virtualisation platforms (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware)

• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team

Nice to Have

• BSc in Computer Science or related field

• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Azure Admin, CCNA, or Security+

• Familiarity with tools like ManageEngine, SolarWinds, Zabbix, or Nagios

• Experience in the insurance or financial services sector

Whats On Offer

• Competitive, market-related salary

• Performance-based annual bonus

• Subsidised Life and Disability Cover

• Funeral Cover

• Career progression in a collaborative, innovative tech team

Company Culture

WatersEdge Solutions works with trusted organisations that prioritise operational excellence, resilience, and innovation. Youll join a mission-led team focused on delivering secure, scalable infrastructure in a people-first environment.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.