Purpose:
Under supervision of the Technical Manager, installs, configures maintains, troubleshoots & upgrades server infrastructure, software & databases to ensure 24/7 365 availability to all systems; Proactively monitor server & database performance & provide capacity mgmt; Make recommendations regarding hardware & software acquisitions & provide input into Server / infrastructure architectural designs; prepares/maintains documentation & provides user assistance to HST customer staff; & performs related work as required. Must be located in Cape Town & be prepared to travel if required throughout SA and assist in projects in other regions from time to time.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 Installation, configuration and support of Microsoft server operating systems.
 Performance & capacity monitoring for Microsoft platforms using MS System Centre.
 Server security configuration & management.
 Installation, configuration & maintenance of Microsoft Cluster Servers.
 Installation, configuration & maintenance of Citrix presentation server.
 Configuration & maintenance of Citrix zones.
 Monitoring of Citrix servers / sessions using Citrix Edge-sight.
 SAN / NAS Installation, configuration & maintenance.
 LUN configuration & sizing.
 Microsoft SQL server configuration & admin.
 Intersystems Cache database installation, configuration & admin.
 Intersystems Ensemble installation, configuration & admin.
 Oracle database admin.
 Installation, configuration & support of Linux operating systems. ( Red-Hat, SuSE, Ubuntu)
 Performance & capacity monitoring for Linux platforms.
 Linux server security configuration & Mgmt.
 Samba configuration.
 Installation, configuration & maintenance of VMware & Citrix XenServer.
 Netware / Novell server admin & maintenance.
 Fujitsu Blade frame system Installation, configuration & maintenance.
 Network installation, configuration & continuous monitoring.
 Diagnosis of network issues, monitoring switches, routers and Network cards.
 Installation, configuration and maintenance of 25 Fujitsu stand-alone servers throughout the Western Cape running Linux / Netware.
 General hardware and software support;
 Backup software installation and maintenance.(Backup exec);
 Perl and shell scripting;
 Virus software installation, updating, and monitoring;
 Assist with technical architecture design.
 Prepare documentation and specifications.
 General technical problem solving;
 After-hours standby and support;
 Travel to customer location to perform any of the above ( throughout SA);
 Travel to central computer centre to perform any of the above;
 After hours work as and when required.

Skills required:
 Microsoft Windows Server operating systems ( MS WIN SVR 2000, 2003, 2008, SBS)
 Microsoft Cluster services
 Citrix Presentation Server
 Microsoft System Centre / E-Health or Similar applications ( Pref)
 Microsoft SQL Server
 Intersystems Cache and Ensemble (Pref)
 Oracle, MYSQL (Pref)
 Red-Hat Linux, SuSE Linux, Ubuntu Linux
 Novell Netware (Pref)
 Netapps SAN / NAS storage or Exposure to SAN / NAS technology (Pref)
 Fujitsu Blade Frames, Cisco Switches and Routers (Pref)
 Unix (Tru64 Unix) (Pref)
 Microsoft Exchange 2003 (Pref)
 Microsoft Office (’97,2000, XP)
 Backup Exec (Pref)
 VMware, XenServer (Pref)
 ESET Anti-Virus (Pref)
 Perl and shell scripting (Pref)

Qualification and Experience:
A Degree or BTech in Information Systems or an IT related Diploma & 5 years related experience. MCSE and Red-Hat Linux Certification preferable. Own vehicle and valid driver’s license required.

Skills and Characteristics:
An excellent communicator (verbal & written), problem-solving skills, customer relations mgmt skills & should be solution-driven. Demonstrate reliability and consistency of work.