System Administrator
Posted 23 Jul 2026
Advertised as “System Administrator - Contract”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Contract
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Information Technology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsAWS SysOps, RHCE, CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, ITIL, CISSP
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled System Administrator to manage and maintain our growing IT infrastructure. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring our systems remain secure, scalable, and highly available - while enabling teams to operate smoothly across platforms.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of networks, servers and related hardware/software.
- Monitor system performance, identify issues, and proactively implement improvements to ensure availability and reliability.
- Lead implementation of security protocols - firewalls, encryption, and access controls-to protect against cybersecurity threats.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights in compliance with internal policies and security standards.
- Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers for integration, upgrades, and issue resolution.
- Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and incident responses.
- Support audits, compliance efforts, and technical evaluations across internal teams.
Must-Have Skills
- End-user support for Mac/Windows within the organisation.
- Exposure to Okta, G Suite administration and Active Directory
- Exposure to MDM tools like Cisco Meraki, Hexnode.
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux system administration.
- Expertise in networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLAN).
- Knowledge of security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, access controls, encryption).
- Responsible for managing assets and conducting routine asset audits on a regular basis.
- Familiarity with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Scripting skills in PowerShell and/or Bash for automation.
- Experience with monitoring tools and performance optimisation.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Good to Have
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of explaining simple procedures in writing or verbally; good phone skills.
- Experience working in fast-paced, multi-location, cloud-first organisations and high-availability production environments.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting Mac-related systems, ensuring the seamless functioning and uninterrupted productivity of the organisation.