Systems Administrator

Job description / Role

Our client is a superb organisation in the FMCG space and is now seeking a Systems Administrator. The SA will be responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure including security systems and SQL. You will participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure and ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners.

You will be responsible for making sure that the company's infrastructure and associated systems run smoothly, perform within agreed targets, and provide a secure platform for the company's business operations and will be responsible for the day to day management of the businesses support teams, help the senior leadership team to recognise new services and build service catalogue for budgeting cycle. You will also assist project teams with technical issues in the Initiation and Planning phases of the standard Project Management Methodology. These activities include the definition of needs, benefits, and technical strategy; research & development within the project life-cycle; technical analysis and design; and support of operations staff in executing, testing and rolling-out the solutions. Participation on projects is focused on smoothing the transition of projects from development staff to production staff by performing operations activities within the project life-cycle

The SA is accountable for the following systems: All Hardware, SQL and Windows systems that support infrastructure; Windows and Application systems including Email – MS exchange / O365; Responsibilities on these systems include SA engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation.

The successful candidate will be required to maintain certification path as part of assigned KPI’s and a self-developing course in accordance with company needs and vision. During probation period candidate will be required to present at least one certificate in the area of assignment and maintain track throughout employment.

Requirements

The candidate must possess string communication skills along with the following essential criteria:
• Microsoft Active Directory and integrated DNS service,
• advanced clustering on Hyper-V and guest clustering solutions,
• Exchange 2010, 2013,
• Windows Server platform from 2008R2 to 2012R2,
• Citrix Xen Desktop and XenApp solutions and maintenance and VSI,
• VMware ESXi,
• Advanced fail over and DR concept methodologies,
• IPSEC, SSL, VOIP (SIP) and SQL Server.
• SCCM and SCOM operational knowledge,
• MS SQL operational knowledge
• MCSA Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
• MCSA Windows Server 2012, MCSE Server Infrastructure
• Extensive demonstrable System Administration experience
• Good understanding of Azure Services and SharePoint both On-Prem and Online

Desired:
• MTA Database or MCSA SQL 2016 Data Management and Analytics is advantage
• Interpret and/or discuss information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues. May resolve problems within established practices.
• Experience of Systems Integrations Projects and working knowledge of ITIL Processes and

About the Company

GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.