Milpark Education is a private higher education institution that delivers accredited qualifications ranging from undergraduate certificates and degrees, to postgraduate diplomas and degrees, up to the level of Master\u2019s and Doctor of Business Administration degrees. Milpark also offers short courses, executive education and continuous professional development. Our programmes are offered through online or distance learning. We offer students flexibility based on the level of engagement they choose to have with us, so that they can balance their studies with the other daily demands that life and working full time bring.<\/p>\n
The Milpark culture is based on four core values:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.Strive Milpark has five different Schools, each with its own unique focus:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.School of Financial Planning and Insurance Milpark Business School is currently home to the only internationally (AMBA) accredited MBA in Africa for online distance learning. Milpark has a diverse student body, which includes both school-leavers and employed adults.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title: Systems Administrator<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Responsibilities:<\/strong> Microsoft 365 management:<\/strong> Cyber security:<\/strong> General:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> Desired Behavioural Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Alignment with Milpark\u2019s Values (see above) By submitting your personal information and application, you hereby confirm:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022That you have read and understood our Privacy Policy\/Notice. To access, copy and paste the link into your web browser:<\/p>\n
\n2.Learn
\n3.Care
\n4.Real<\/p>\n
\n2.School of Investment and Banking
\n3.School of Commerce
\n4.Milpark Business School
\n5.School of Professional Accounting<\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Nationwide, Nationwide, South Africa
\nContract Type: <\/strong>Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nThe position of System Administrator\u2019s primary responsibility is maintaining and securing Windows server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 service. The role will include troubleshooting of system and server related issues and execution of documented operational and maintenance procedures.<\/p>\n
\nServer management:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Maintain server infrastructure
\n\u2022Configure and deploy new Windows servers
\n\u2022Create and maintain secure server images using CIS benchmarks and build kits
\n\u2022Monitor performance, availability and stability of servers to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime
\n\u2022Continually improve server management processes
\n\u2022Maintain Active Directory servers and services
\n\u2022Maintain and optimise Group Policy Objects<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Review and implement M365 strategy
\n\u2022Maintain Milpark M365 Tenants
\n\u2022Maintain & improve security\/compliance policies
\n\u2022Manage users, licenses, groups & features
\n\u2022Optimise Actively contribute to improvement
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\nInfrastructure management:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Oversee the procurement, receipt and configuration of new hardware and software
\n\u2022Monitor logs and troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise
\n\u2022Ensure proper management of IT assets
\n\u2022Assist with new infrastructure projects as and when required
\n\u2022Assist with design and implementation of infrastructure enhancements<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Contribute actively to the cyber security programme to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Milpark systems and data
\n\u2022Participate in the cyber risk management process
\n\u2022Review and implement relevant security controls and processes
\n\u2022Contribute meaningfully to security incident response preparation and take an active role during incident response
\n\u2022Take responsibility for the security of IT infrastructure<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Assist and keep the Technical Manager updated on all system and network related initiatives and issues
\n\u2022Provide after-hours support as\/when required
\n\u2022Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments
\n\u2022Document relevant processes and procedures
\n\u2022Adhere to change control and project management procedures
\n\u2022Ensure knowledge of hardware and software used by Milpark is kept up to date<\/p>\n
\nEducation & Experience Requirements:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Minimum 5 years\u2019 experience in a similar role
\n\u2022Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree
\n\u2022Thorough understanding of Microsoft server technologies, certification will be an advantage
\n\u2022In depth knowledge of Active Directory
\n\u2022In depth knowledge of Microsoft365 services
\n\u2022Knowledge of patch management tools (WSUS, SCCM, Intune)
\n\u2022Knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP and SMTP
\n\u2022Cybersecurity experience will be an advantage<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Ability to work independently on routine assignments as well as conduct joint tasks within the team
\n\u2022Ability to work under pressure
\n\u2022Strong problem solving and communication skills
\n\u2022Ability to multi-task
\n\u2022Ability to troubleshoot, research and logically solve problems
\n\u2022Confident
\n\u2022Honest
\n\u2022Excellent planning and organizing ability
\n\u2022High Attention to detail
\n\u2022Self-managed and self-motivated
\n\u2022Team player<\/p>\n