Systems Administrator III
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listed on 2026-01-03
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, IT Support
From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people’s lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.
Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.
And we’re insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That’s why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry’s best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we’re on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future.
We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the
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Overview:
As a Systems Administrator with the MRI Software IT Services Team, you will work across Private and Public cloud technologies, learning business processes whilst being exposed to exciting new technologies such as VMWare vCentre, Azure, SQL, Citrix, Cisco hardware, Forti Net firewalls and many more networking and operational tools.
In this position, you will assist with a wide range of IT operational duties such as Microsoft Active Directory management, VMware Virtual Machine deployment and configuration, Anti-Virus and security vulnerability activities, deploying virtual web servers, creating and maintaining DNS records and be fully immersed in day-to-day operational IT Services activities.
Responsibilities :
Deployment and configuration of VMware Virtual Machines in vCentre and Azure
Citrix DaaS
Installation and management of IT security tools
SQL Server and DB administration
Managing and administering service desk ticketing system queues
Review of SOPs and documentation
Remote Desktop Gateway management, configuration and troubleshooting
IPSEC Tunnels and administration
Configuration of monitoring tools
Active Directory management and troubleshooting
VPN Configuration and troubleshooting
General vCentre management and troubleshooting
SFTP Server management
IP Subnet management
Certificate Management
SMTP Relay server troubleshooting and management
Azure Kubernetes Cluster Services
Patching and Updates
Server Builds and Software deployments
Standby and Overtime duties required
Client Engagements
Knowledge and
Skills:
Strong interest in general IT (Networking, Operating Systems, Scripting)
Attention to detail, ability to follow SOPs and suggest improvements to documentation and processes
Ability to multi-task and prioritise accordingly
Strong Interpersonal Skills with focus in Customer Centricity
Strong vendor management skills
Education
Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
MTA/MCSE/Azure Certified
VMWare Certification
Security Certification
ITIL nice to have
We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!
We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:
We want our staff to love working here, and so we’ve created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events.
Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group
Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
Big on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus…
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