Senior Systems Administrator; Cloud Focused

Our client, a rapidly expanding digital services firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator with a strong focus on cloud environments to join their fully remote team. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa, contributing to a dynamic and distributed workforce. You will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of our systems.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), scripting capabilities, and a deep understanding of system administration best practices. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability and scalability of our IT operations, working collaboratively with other IT professionals in a remote setting. This is a significant opportunity to grow your career within a forward-thinking company, with core operational ties to Upington, Northern Cape , while enjoying the benefits of remote work.

• Administer and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deploy, configure, and manage servers, storage, and network resources in cloud environments.
• Implement and manage system monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
• Automate system administration tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Power Shell, Python).
• Ensure the security and integrity of cloud systems and data.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system hardware, software, and network issues.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and procedures.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Systems Administrator, with a significant portion focused on cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Power Shell, or Python.
• Strong understanding of operating systems (Linux and Windows Server).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills for a remote role.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.

This is a fully remote position offering a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, performance bonuses, and extensive opportunities for professional development and cloud certifications. You will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa, contributing to a talented, distributed team. While our operational hub is near Upington, Northern Cape , your role is 100% remote. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and autonomy, providing excellent career progression prospects.

Benefits include generous paid time off and access to cutting-edge cloud technologies.