Datacenter administrator - Cape Town, South Africa - Jobking

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Job Summary

The key function of this role is to manage all day-to-day operational activities within a global datacenter and DR facility and ensure uptime.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for backup and restore processes, DR replication, as well as user support with regard to servers.

Job Description

Installing, maintaining Windows based servers.
Recovery of Windows Servers.
Support helpdesk staff with handling server issues.
Creation, Deletion and Amendment of user mailboxes.
Access changes authorised.
Ensure uptime of the infrastructure.
Ensure regular testing of DR readiness.
Ensure proactive preventive maintenance of Datacenter, servers, network components and
other infrastructure components.
Ensure physical security systems at offices.
Ensure Software licensees records are kept up to date and are used optimally.
Implement un-interrupted migration and implementation of new systems.
Continuous upgrade of applications, operating systems and other components to ensure
compliance.

Ensure all firmware are kept up to date as per hardware vendor recommendation.
Plan and manage hardware replacement lifecycle.
Ensure encryptions and security of mobile devices.
Support Active Directory and exchange infrastructure.
Support email services to Blackberry and IOS devices.
Support Database Servers including IBM P series, SUN Sparc and X series servers.
Support Storage Area Network (SAN).
Support Virtual Infrastructure for Servers and Desktops.
Support replication between Head Office and Disaster Recovery systems.
Ensure Daily, weekly, Monthly and Yearly backups and restores.
Ensure monitoring and management of HVAC (Heat, Ventilation and Air-conditioning) systems,
UPS and alternate power systems.
Support integrated Building management system.
Ensure procedure documents and training material are up to date.
Manage Backup and Restore Processes.
Maintenance of tape backup cycles, rotations, and replacements.
Remote branch support within defined SLA parameters.
Preparation of documentation to map all internal processes within datacentre.
Problem Analysis and troubleshooting servers.
Monitoring server performance and logs.
Applying upgrades, Patches and fixes on the servers.
Managing & Maintaining Server security.
Supporting helpdesk staff on Server side issues.
Maintaining Windows Domain administration, replication to remote servers.
Maintaining DNS, DHCP and WINS server and monitoring performance.
Knowledge of Change management procedures.
Qualification

Bachelor Degree in IT, Computer Science from an accredited university.
MCSE Certification is mandatory.
Solaris certification is preferred.
VMware certifications are essential
Storage certifications are preferred.

Minimum Experience in years & Skills

6-8 years post qualification experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Server technology including Active Directory domain, Exchange, and
application servers.

Sound knowledge of DNS, DHCP, WINS, SMTP, SMB, CIFS, NSF.IGRP, TCP/IP.
Hands on experience on SAN / NAS required.
Sound knowledge of Virtualisation technology is required.
Experience on backup and restore, Disaster recovery Procedure is essential.
Knowledge of end point, datacenter security.
Hands on experience on IBM x series, P series and SUN Sparc server hardware.
Enterprise antivirus, WSUS, Web Server & SQL servers.
Understanding Oracle / Sybase databases, backup and recovery.
Knowledge of Linux is essential. Additional knowledge of AIX / SUN will be preferable.
Experience in redundancy and High availability infrastructure architecture.
Competencies (Attribute & proficiencies, soft-skills)

Professional appearance.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Team leader.
Strong communications skills in both written and verbal.
To be able to work efficiently in pressure situation and after hours as required.
Self starter, quick learner, innovative and accelerating.
Logical, methodical and systematic.
Self-disciplined.
Ability to follow rules, processes and procedures.

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