Senior Systems Administrator
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- Experience
- 5+ years required
- Where you can live
- South Africa only
- Skills and tools
- azure, documentation, compliance, hipaa
- Job type
- Full-time
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Job details
- Where you can work
- South Africa
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Advertised pay
- Not stated by the employer
- Experience
- 5+ years required
- Employer publication date
- 25 October 2026
- First recorded by Psst
- 27 October 2026
- Last checked at the source
- 8 November 2026
About the job
We are a fast-growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering IT solutions and security services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Our mission is to provide proactive support, innovative solutions, and best-in-class cybersecurity compliance to help businesses thrive in a secure and scalable IT environment.
We’re seeking a Senior Systems Administrator who can not only manage day-to-day operations but also take the lead on complex projects and guide clients through evolving security frameworks such as CMMC and NIST .
Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain, and optimize client infrastructure including servers, networks, cloud platforms (Azure, Microsoft 365), and security solutions.
- Lead and execute IT projects end-to-end (migrations, deployments, upgrades, cloud transitions).
- Implement and enforce security frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, and other compliance standards across client environments.
- Troubleshoot escalated technical issues (L3) and mentor junior engineers.
- Develop and maintain documentation for client systems, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver solutions on time and within scope.
- Monitor system performance and proactively address vulnerabilities, outages, or compliance gaps.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator in an MSP environment (preferred).
- Strong technical expertise in:
- Windows Server / Active Directory / Group Policy
- Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune)
- Firewalls, networking, and endpoint security solutions
- Hands-on experience with compliance/security frameworks ( CMMC, NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2 ).
- Proven track record of successfully delivering IT projects .
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications preferred (CompTIA Security+, Microsoft, CISSP, CISM, or CMMC-related credentials).
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