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Systems Administrator II

NightOwl Consulting

Fully Remote
Remote - Worldwide
Worldwide
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at NightOwl Consulting is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R1,295,000 – R1,665,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

The Systems Administrator II is responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing Summit Funding’s technology infrastructure. The role also provides backfill support for Tier I, and Tier III support for escalated end-user issues and contributes to ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 services (e.g.: Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune).Manage Azure resources including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity governance.Configure and maintain Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS/DHCP, and hybrid identity solutions.Monitor and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V).Administer network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls.Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and system management.Collaborate with IT leadership on infrastructure planning and lifecycle management.Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.Create and maintain system documentation, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.Demonstrate exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.Ability to participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support and scheduled maintenance, may include occasional weekends.
* Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 services (e.g.: Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune).
* Manage Azure resources including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity governance.
* Configure and maintain Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS/DHCP, and hybrid identity solutions.
* Monitor and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V).
* Administer network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls.
* Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and system management.
* Collaborate with IT leadership on infrastructure planning and lifecycle management.
* Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
* Create and maintain system documentation, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
* Demonstrate exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support and scheduled maintenance, may include occasional weekends.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum 3–5 years in systems administration with hybrid-cloud environments.BA Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert) preferred.Proficiency in PowerShell scripting.Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, security best practices, and enterprise monitoring tools.Experience with enterprise monitoring tools and ticketing systems.
* Minimum 3–5 years in systems administration with hybrid-cloud environments.
* BA Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert) preferred.
* Proficiency in PowerShell scripting.
* Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, security best practices, and enterprise monitoring tools.
* Experience with enterprise monitoring tools and ticketing systems.

Benefits

Above market salaryHMO on Day 1 for principal and two dependentsGovernment-mandated benefitsPerformance-based IncentivesQuarterly Company Events1,000 PHP De MinimisEquipment and software provided
* Above market salary
* HMO on Day 1 for principal and two dependents
* Government-mandated benefits
* Performance-based Incentives
* Quarterly Company Events
* 1,000 PHP De Minimis
* Equipment and software provided
Originally posted onHimalayas

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R1,295,000/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($70,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About NightOwl Consulting

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