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:
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Installation, configuration, support and maintenance of servers, pc’s, laptops, mobile devices etc.
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Active Directory administration e.g. creating user profiles, updating group policies, adding and removing machines from the domain, etc.
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Google workspace administration and maintenance.
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Desktop support for PC and Mac operating systems, including setup, networking, printer and software installations etc.
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Security patch management including, installing anti-virus software, OS updates etc.
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Firewall management
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PABX and VoIP phone management
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Maintain company backups
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Networking administration and management, including Wi-Fi and Internet connectivity.
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Website hosting administration
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Compliance and updating of business policies
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Logging support calls and documenting system changes
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Liaising with external suppliers
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Building of temporary networks for outside broadcasts
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Assisting with the administration of the broadcasting system – Dalet and VizRT
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Experience in broadcasting is beneficial.
Skills, Competencies and Requirements
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A qualification in computer studies/Information Technology: MCSE or Computer Science diploma – Networking and cybersecurity or CCNA
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At least 5 years of experience administrating Microsoft systems
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Strong Knowledge of Networking technologies e.g. TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, etc.
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Knowledge of Microsoft products (Operating Systems as well as Windows applications/tools such as WSUS, Active Directory, SQL, etc)
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Strong understanding of cybersecurity
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Knowledge of Linux, OSX
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Experience with VMware administration
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Experience with Cisco switch administration
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Website development and administration is beneficial
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Friendly, dedicated and a team player
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Detail orientated
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Approachable, and able to work with other people
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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Logging and escalating calls when needed to with the appropriate vendors, then following up on the logged calls if needed
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Ability to investigate and recommend enhancements that will optimize service delivery
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Confidentiality regarding the information being processed and stored
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Own transport – mandatory
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Ability to work shifts and put in the extra effort and time
