Systems Administrator

Location : Bedfordview, South Africa (Hybrid potential)

Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Industry : IT Infrastructure | Insurance | Network Security

WatersEdge Solutions is recruiting a proactive and highly skilled Systems Administrator to join a dynamic infrastructure and support team. If you're experienced in maintaining enterprise-level systems and want to contribute to a high-availability, secure IT environment, this is the perfect opportunity to work across cloud, server, and network technologies in a fast-paced, supportive setting.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Systems Administrator, you’ll manage core IT infrastructure across LAN, WAN, VPN, and cloud systems, while optimising performance and ensuring security compliance. The role involves end-to-end responsibility for both physical and virtual servers, monitoring tools, and telephony environments. It also includes preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, and supporting a complex hybrid network across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, firewalls)

Install, configure, and optimise physical and virtual servers (Windows, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V)

Support telephony infrastructure and proactively manage system alerts and uptime

Lead troubleshooting for network and server issues (both on-site and remotely)

Enforce patch management, backups, and preventative maintenance procedures

Secure environments through policy creation and monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds)

Oversee budget controls and software licence administration

Collaborate on defining network performance and security protocols

Stay current with emerging technologies and implement industry best practices

What You’ll Bring

3+ years of experience in infrastructure maintenance

Proven expertise in network administration (TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls)

Microsoft Azure experience and strong SQL backup knowledge

Proficiency in Windows Server, Linux / Unix, and virtualisation technologies

Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, SolarWinds, Nagios)

Strong scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and participate in an on-call rotation

Nice to Have

BSc in Computer Science or a related field

Microsoft, Security+, or Cisco certifications (Azure Admin, CCNA, etc.)

Experience with ManageEngine tools

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)

Experience developing security and performance policies

What’s On Offer

Market-related salary based on experience

Performance-based annual bonus

Subsidised life and disability cover

Funeral cover

Opportunity to join a stable, well-established South African business

Hybrid working possibilities

Company Culture

WatersEdge Solutions connects highly skilled IT professionals with companies that value stability, security, and innovation. You’ll join a team where infrastructure excellence and client service are top priorities. Expect to work in a professional, collaborative environment with space to grow and innovate.

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