Server Management Specialist needed at Office of the Valuer-General

DUTIES  :        

• Ensuring the availability of servers and network resources. Maintain a ticket system to increase the number of problems solved regarding any server issues. Provide reports regarding server issues and functionality to the Technology services manager and other relevant parties. Align with the Technology services manager regarding the strategic goals and objectives regarding server management and possible changes within their ICT strategy. Optimizing server performance to ensure efficient resource utilization. Maintaining data integrity by implementing backup strategies and disaster recovery plans. Implementing security measures to protect all the information assets from unauthorized access and data breaches.

Job Requirements
REQUIREMENTS      

• Formal qualifications: 3 Year National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or Networking or System Design or any other IT related qualification. Additional qualifications that could assist; Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center (CCNA Data Center). Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center (CCNP Data Center). Server Virtualisation with Hyper-V. CompTIA A+, N+ S+. CISSP or similar. Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate MCSA or MCSE [required]. SQL 2012/2014 SQL Server or later and SQL 2016. ITIL or similar certifications. Dell Server Specialist/ Associate. Added advantage: Other advantageous certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.
• Job-related work experience: 5+ years in server and IT-related work. Knowledge regarding technology standards and best practices. Broad understanding of IT-related field. 
• Job-related knowledge: Cloud-based server management. An Understanding of database and architecture design and implementation. Technical Competencies: IIS (Internet Information Services): Proficiency in managing IIS web server configurations. Mail Administration: Experience in email security and administration. MS Service Manager: Knowledge of Microsoft Service Manager for IT service management. SQL Server and SSIS: Familiarity with SQL Server and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). SharePoint: Experience with SharePoint 2010 or later for collaboration and document management. PowerShell: Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell.