Systems Administrator

Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy within Newzroom Afrika. The incumbent will report to the Corporate IT Manager.

Job Purpose

The Systems Administrator is the member of the IT Department who is stationed on-site and is responsible for the IT infrastructure used for the on-air broadcast and corporate systems. This individual is responsible in ensuring that IT hardware and software is maintained and functional 24x7.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, configuration, support and maintenance of servers, pc’s, laptops, mobile devices etc.
• Active Directory administration e.g. creating user profiles, updating group policies, adding and removing machines from the domain, etc.
• Google workspace administration and maintenance.
• Desktop support for PC and Mac operating systems, including setup, networking, printer and software installations etc.
• Security patch management including, installing anti-virus software, OS updates etc.
• Firewall management
• PABX and VoIP phone management
• Maintain company backups
• Networking administration and management, including Wi-Fi and Internet connectivity.
• Website hosting administration
• Compliance and updating of business policies
• Logging support calls and documenting system changes
• Liaising with external suppliers
• Building of temporary networks for outside broadcasts
• Assisting with the administration of the broadcasting system – Dalet and VizRT
• Experience in broadcasting is beneficial.

Skills, Competencies and Requirements

• A qualification in computer studies/Information Technology: MCSE or Computer Science diploma – Networking and cybersecurity or CCNA
• At least 5 years of experience administrating Microsoft systems
• Strong Knowledge of Networking technologies e.g. TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products (Operating Systems as well as Windows applications/tools such as WSUS, Active Directory, SQL, etc)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity
• Knowledge of Linux, OSX
• Experience with VMware administration
• Experience with Cisco switch administration
• Website development and administration is beneficial
• Friendly, dedicated and a team player
• Detail orientated
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Approachable, and able to work with other people
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Logging and escalating calls when needed to with the appropriate vendors, then following up on the logged calls if needed
• Ability to investigate and recommend enhancements that will optimize service delivery
• Confidentiality regarding the information being processed and stored
• Own transport – mandatory
• Ability to work shifts and put in the extra effort and time