Senior IT Administrator

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Senior IT Administrator to join a goal oriented team.

Qualifications Needed

• Degree in computer technology or industry qualifications.

Necessary Experience & Industry Knowledge

• 5 years experience, preferably in a controlled environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Of The Role

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Biovac host computers by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance and repair. Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained. Applies revisions to host system firmware and software. Works with vendors to assist support activities.
• Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
• Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
• Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• Replacing faulty network hardware components when required.
• Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications.
• Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
• Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems.
• Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems.
• Coordinating computer network access and use.
• Designing, configuring, and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software.
• Establishes guidelines and methods for the installation and management of the host computer operating systems, disk arrays, fiber channel switches, tape libraries and other components.
• Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources.
• Develops procedures to maintain security and protect systems from unauthorized use, acts of nature and user abuse.
• Responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of computer networks. These networks include an intranet, extranet, local area network (LAN), and wide area network (WAN).
• Develops procedures, programs and documentation for backup and restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications.
• Develops and coordinates project directions and schedules to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on the customer organizations. Provides leadership in planning and implementation of projects for computer operations and enterprise systems administration.
• Manages the data center and computer host systems including hardware, software and equipment such as air-conditioning system, UPS (uninterrupted power system) and fire protection system.
• Stays current with technological developments in systems administration technology and recommends ways for PCC to take advantage of new technology.
• Manage Active directory and user security.
• Serves as backup for IT Supervisor.
• Increase efficiencies, technical ability and interpersonal skills.
• Provide monthly IT control reports to IT Leaders.

By submitting your CV and personal information, you agree that Biovac may utilise this information to conduct and complete our recruitment process, which entails distributing your information to all internal recruitment participants and service providers who forms part of the process.

Please note: This is a Fixed Term Contract (FTC).