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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 
REFERENCE NR : 1640, 2112, 1090, 2114 
JOB TITLE : Senior Specialist: Server Administrator X 4 
JOB LEVEL : D1 
SALARY : R 382,982 – R 638,303 
REPORT TO : Consultant: Server Management 
DIVISION : SMC 
DEPT : EUC 
LOCATION : Gauteng -Pretoria 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External) 
 
Purpose of the job 
To provide the maintenance of the core server infrastructure, resolve high/medium incidents logged, upgrade the server hardware/software monitor server availability in the client’s enterprise or LAN environment to ensure good service delivery. 
 
 
Key Responsibility Areas 
• Implementation of all services and solutions relating to the Core server infrastructure and Directory services. 
• Design procedures and standards for Directory integrated systems, Servers and related services and monitor implementation thereof. 
• Management/ ownership /resolution of high medium operational incidents. 
• Implementation of Server services Toolsets & Dashboards. 
• Monitor availability of the server. 
• Publish/distribute server software/hardware upgrade. 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
 
Minimum: 3-year National Higher Diploma or NQF level 6 certified in related field. 
 
Experience: 5 – 6 years practical experience in the provision and support of Directory services & core server infrastructure and associated services. Which should include:
• Maintenance of the core server infrastructure, 
• Resolution of incidents logged, 
• Upgrade of the server hardware/software, Monitoring of server availability. 
• Added Advantage: MCSE 

 
Technical Competencies Description 
Knowledge: Server Operational Management, System performance, Server Performance Management/Support service offerings, Stakeholder management, knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, 802.1x, and DHCP protocols; knowledge of Windows and Linux Servers, Server Operations, Server applications, etc.; knowledge of both physical and virtualized servers, especially Hyper-V; Linux, Novell. 
 
Skills: Ability to lead concurrent projects, Documentation (Visio etc.) ITIL, Plan, design and build Directory integrated systems. Proficiency in managing, commissioning and maintenance of Core Server infrastructure and Services (Patch management, Antivirus, DNS, DHCP, Agents etc.) 
Microsoft administration and related services, Virtualised server designs and support. Server monitoring, Server operating system rebuilds and restore, Domain controllers rebuild and restore. 
 
Other Special Requirements 
Security Clearance
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How to apply 
Kindly send your CV to Judith.recruitment@sita.co.za  
 
Closing Date: 02 February 2021 
 
Disclaimer
SITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Preference will be given to members of designated groups. 
• If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for. 
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply. 
• SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment. 
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract, verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checking. 
• Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only. 
• CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.

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