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Job Mail • Python • 2 hours ago
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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
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A premier residential graduate institute for mathematical sciences are seeking a Systems Administrator to manage and optimize their physical and virtual infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure Management: Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair server and networking hardware/software; manage ZFS storage and backups.

  • Networking: Design and implement networking solutions including VPNs, VLANs, and wireless access points.

  • Virtualization & Config: Deploy and maintain KVM virtual machines and LXC/LXD containers; utilize configuration management tools.

  • Cloud Administration: Manage Google Workspace (Users, Groups, Drive, Sites).

  • Technical Support: Provide Tier 1 support for lecturers and staff regarding networking and server software.

  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of network architecture, server configurations, and software deployments.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Linux Expertise: Strong proficiency in Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).

  • Core Networking: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and OpenVPN.

  • Certifications: CompTIA Network+, MikroTik training, or equivalent professional experience.

  • Advanced Networking: Experience with Radius/Eduroam, VXLAN, and NFS.

  • Server Software: Familiarity with Apache, LDAP, Samba, and CUPS.

  • DevOps/Scripting: Proficiency in Shell or Python scripting for automation.

  • Platform Experience: Prior administration of Google Workspace and ZFS storage.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [email protected]

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