Senior Specialist: Server Administrator at SITA
Reference Number: VAC00963/24 (RE 01)
Closing Date: 21 May 2024
Job Title: Senior Specialist: Server Administrator
Job Level: D1
Salary: R 531 759 – R 797 639
Reporting to: Consultant: EUC Server Support
Division: Service Management
Department: SM: End User Computing
Location: SITA Erasmuskloof
Position Status: Permanent (Internal & External)
Purpose of the Job:
To manage and maintain the core server management infrastructure, resolve high/medium incidents logged, upgrade server hardware/software, monitor server availability in the client’s enterprise or LAN environment to ensure good service delivery.
Key Responsibility Areas:
– Implementation of all services and solutions relating to the Core server infrastructure and Directory services.
– Design procedures and standards for Directory integrated systems, Servers, and related services and monitor implementation thereof.
– Management/ownership/resolution of high medium operational incidents.
– Implementation of Server and Services Toolsets & Dashboards
– Monitor availability of the server
– Publish/distribute server software/hardware upgrade.
Qualifications and Experience:
– Minimum: 3-year National Diploma/Degree in IT or Computer Science, IT-related fields (NQF level 6)
– Plus MCSE, MCITP certified
– Experience: 5-6 years’ experience as a Specialist: Server Administrator in the provisioning, support, and maintenance and support of all Server related Infrastructure such as Enterprise Directory Services, virtualization, and server infrastructure technology stack.
– Experience in working within the ITIL Framework for Incident, Problem, Change, or Service
– Experience in the design, planning, implementation of an Enterprise Server solution and services.
Technical Competencies:
– Knowledge of: Organizational Awareness: IT and Government Industry. IT Products and Services.
– An in-depth knowledge of: Server Operational Management. System performance. Server Performance. Management/Support service offerings. Stakeholder management.
– Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, 802.1x, and DHCP protocols; knowledge of Windows and Linux Servers, Server Operations, Server applications, etc.; knowledge of both physical and virtualized servers, especially Hyper-V.
– A solid understanding of: Hardware and software support for client system/solutions, Server & Storage related technologies & related management toolsets and solutions Service Management systems.
How to Apply:
To apply, please log onto the e-Government Portal: (link unavailable) and follow the process outlined in the article. For queries/support, contact egovsupport@sita.co.za or call 080 1414 882. Note that CV’s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered.
