Role Purpose
Responsible for the Microsoft Infrastructure Platform including the physical, VCentre and Cloud systems by performing the following;
- Control of the Windows systems on a day-to-day basis
- Manage and maintain the VMware infrastructure
- Build and install computer infrastructure
- Configure the servers
- Perform System Administration
- Perform Backup & Recovery
- Provide Technical Support
- Conduct Testing and Deployment of new components
- Patch servers to fix vulnerabilities
- Ensure all servers meet the agreed cyber security baseline (CSB) requirements
Key Accountabilities and Decision Ownership
- Installation, upgrade and maintenance of all Windows operating systems, services and 3rd party products
- Install hardware and software upgrades according to established specifications.
- Performs performance monitoring, and regular backup and ensures others comply with backup procedures.
- Adds and deletes users, user directories, passwords and applications as needed.
- Executes recovery procedures according to established guidelines.
- Analyses and resolves problems on a local level in an accurate and timely manner; escalates problems to appropriate personnel.
- Answers call from local administrators and/or users promptly.
- Schedules and/or performs maintenance on components as needed.
- Implement security policies and administer security rules.
- Provide system accounting reports for CPU usage, disk, and IO.
- Carry out Windows-based projects from installation, and implementation through to completion of project and making it a production system.
- Implement monitoring tools.
- Provide system documentation and operational procedure book
- Knowledgeable of spam filtering and antivirus appliances or software and spyware controls.
- Administration and monitoring of Active Directory and serves as a Domain Administrator.
- Research problems, resolve issues, provide root cause analysis, document findings, and takes corrective action as required
Core Competencies, Knowledge and Experience
- Exceptional track record in the configuration, and management of Microsoft Infrastructure Platform including the physical, VCentre and Cloud systems
- Hardening and patching of Windows operating systems
- Understanding and proven capability of working within an environment of rapid operational and cultural change
- Must have a working knowledge of virtualization and cloud computing
- Strong problem-diagnosing and troubleshooting skills.
- Support greater use of automation of all key activities
Must have Technical and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, Diploma in information systems,
- MCITP, MCSE or related field preferred
- 4 or more years of Microsoft administration
- 2+ years’ experience with Antivirus administration and Support
- 2+ years’ experience with Virtual Servers, VMWARE, Windows Terminal Server Management and Security and Server Configuration
Additional Information & Application Method
Not a perfect fit?
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