Systems Administrator – IT

  • Full Time
  • Gauteng

Ivanhoe Mines

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with strong VMware and enterprise virtualization expertise to design, operate, and support our server, database, and cloud infrastructure.
The role prioritizes VMware vSphere environments, while maintaining responsibility across Windows and Linux servers, MS SQL Server platforms, storage, security, backup, and hybrid cloud services.

You must have the following:

10+ years’ experience in enterprise server and virtualization environments
Hands‑on experience with VMware virtualization platforms
Strong Windows Server and Linux administration skills
Experience with MS SQL Server clustering / HA
Backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, and performance optimization
Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash)
Sound understanding of infrastructure security and compliance

Advantageous Skills & Certifications:

VMware VCP / VCAP certifications
Container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
Advanced networking and network virtualization
Linux certifications (RHCE / LPIC)
Azure and hybrid‑cloud experience

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

Process: 

Design, implement, and operate VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter) environments
Support other virtualization platforms (e.g. Hyper‑V, cloud‑based solutions)
Implement and support advanced networking and virtualization technologies (VXLAN, SDN)
Administer and support MS SQL Server environments, including failover clustering and high availability
Manage server, storage, and backup infrastructure in line with SLAs and best practices
Maintain secure, compliant, and highly available systems across the group
Contribute to infrastructure architecture, modernization, and optimization initiatives

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ivanhoemines.simplify.hr

 

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