Systems Administrator III

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.

Working arrangements: We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town Office.

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
• MTA/MCSE/Azure Certified
• VMWare Certification
• Security Certification
• ITIL nice to have

• We’ve created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events.
• Employee-led groups such as DEI committees, Women and Allies, and Pride Event Group
• Medical Aid Scheme
• Personal Pension plan
• Parental Leave benefit to spend time with new arrivals
• 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, plus 16 hours of Flex Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
• Ability to work from anywhere in the world for two weeks per year

MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. Your talent is important to maintaining MRI’s high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the Prop Tech space.

Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you!

As a global company, MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success.