Job Description

• Administer system components with the goal of meeting performance and usage requirements
• Perform maintenance, installation, setup and configuration of systems
• Monitor the integrity of the systems to ensure availability to users in a secure and controlled manner
• Conduct system backups, optimisation, initiation of recovery procedures and routine troubleshooting
• Liaise with relevant parties to meet installation priorities and prevent disruption of service
• Assist with the development of new systems as per the system requirements
• Implement systems security and integrity controls
• Assist with new system testing and implementation
• Perform ongoing optimisation of system components such as updates and upgrades
• Conduct technical research for software and hardware upgrades
• Maintain documentation of all conducted system optimisation activities
• Track key operational metrics, including performance, utilisation, throughput, capacity etc.
• Gather performance and data usage statistics for capacity planning and reporting

Job Requirements

• Experience in VMware vShpere 4.0+, Microsoft Windows 2008 Hyper-V and / or Citrix XenServer virtualization technology and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of patch management, software delivery solution and system backup solutions.
• Strong communications skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• MCSE certified preferred.