Prime System Solutions

Senior Systems Administrator

South Africa
Level
Senior
Work type
Remote · South Africa only

Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.

Open. First seen 25 October 2026.

About the role

We are a fast-growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering IT solutions and security services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Our mission is to provide proactive support, innovative solutions, and best-in-class cybersecurity compliance to help businesses thrive in a secure and scalable IT environment.

We’re seeking a Senior Systems Administrator who can not only manage day-to-day operations but also take the lead on complex projects and guide clients through evolving security frameworks such as CMMC and NIST.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage, maintain, and optimize client infrastructure including servers, networks, cloud platforms (Azure, Microsoft 365), and security solutions.
  • Lead and execute IT projects end-to-end (migrations, deployments, upgrades, cloud transitions).
  • Implement and enforce security frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, and other compliance standards across client environments.
  • Troubleshoot escalated technical issues (L3) and mentor junior engineers.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for client systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver solutions on time and within scope.
  • Monitor system performance and proactively address vulnerabilities, outages, or compliance gaps.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator in an MSP environment (preferred).
  • Strong technical expertise in:
  • Windows Server / Active Directory / Group Policy
  • Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune)
  • Firewalls, networking, and endpoint security solutions
  • Hands-on experience with compliance/security frameworks (CMMC, NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2).
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering IT projects.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Relevant certifications preferred (CompTIA Security+, Microsoft, CISSP, CISM, or CMMC-related credentials).

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

Cybersecurity

Rare in Prime System Solutions's other 24 open postings.

In most of Prime System Solutions's ads

Azure · Microsoft 365

Named in most of its open postings, whatever the role.

Compared with Prime System Solutions's other open jobs.

The team: Client HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 6 open in Client. 3 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in April: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Microsoft 365 (4 of 6), Intune (3 of 6), PowerShell (3 of 6), SharePoint (3 of 6), Windows Server (3 of 6), Azure (2 of 6), SQL (2 of 6)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Prime System Solutions's own job board.

Salary context

8 other open postings titled Senior Systems Administrator state a salary: median USD 134,000 to USD 159,000 a year.

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