Senior Systems Administrator
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listed on 2026-05-31
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for:
MRI India
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Technical Support, IT Support, Cloud Computing, Systems Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
- Manages related Service Desk Tool queues and tickets
- Resolve or elevate incidents and service requests, maintaining relevant records promptly and efficiently within SLA
- Deploy and configure VMware Virtual Machines in vCenter and Azure
- Install and manage IT security tools
- Build new systems and deploy application software
- Install new software releases and system upgrades
- Review and update SOPs and other relevant documentation
- Remote Desktop Gateway management, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Configure monitoring tools
- Active Directory management and troubleshooting
- VPN configuration and troubleshooting
- General vCenter management and troubleshooting
- Certificate management
- Partner with Engineering, Development and Professional Services teams to ensure successful implementation of new technologies and assure SOPs are accurately recorded and updated
- Provide advanced level technical troubleshooting and fault‑finding for IT systems and 3rd party tools/services
- Knowledge of Windows Server technologies, SQL, Active Directory, storage and backup devices, VMware, Citrix, and other solutions as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities
- Proficiency in server, storage and virtualization standards, techniques and tools
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication to all levels of the organization
- Effective organization and prioritization of work
- Ability to simultaneously manage and deliver multiple projects
- Collaboration with peers, cross‑functional teams, team leaders and engineering to achieve end‑to‑end product and process quality
- Influencing others to ensure levels of quality and timeliness are met during the service improvement and delivery process
- Availability for after‑hours and standby when required
- Ability to work during North American or United Kingdom hours when required
- Experience with SaaS models and large‑scale distributed web architecture utilizing cloud technologies
- VMware Certified
- Azure and/or AWS Certified
- Networking Certified
- ITIL v3 or v4 (nice to have)
- Cyber Security Certification (a plus)
- Flex at MRI program – 16 extra hours to time off to shorten your workday
- 16 hours of paid time to volunteer
- Employee referral program rewards
- Regional‑specific healthcare benefits for you and your family
- Parental leave and parental support perks
- PTO days plus observed holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for two weeks of the year
MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more. We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success.
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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