Systems Administrator, Auckland

Are you a passionate and skilled Systems Administrator looking to join a thriving, people-centric IT company in New Zealand? DDS IT is seeking a talented individual to join our growing Cloud Practice team! You will be joining a high performing team. We are a Remote First Workplace Great company culture with people at its heartA Microsoft Partner with access to training and certification opportunities About DDS IT Our culture starts and ends with our people. We are a successful IT Services business with an eye on the future, having grown to 70+ staff across New Zealand. Our culture starts and ends with our people. We are a growing people-centric team who work with Passion, Energy and Heart to deliver incredible customer experiences. We operate with flexibility and have created a friendly, caring and family feel workplace. You bring your best self to work to fulfil your potential and enable our Vision of connecting people and technology to improve the everyday life of New Zealanders.At DDS IT we are big enough to partner with some of New Zealand’s leading Enterprise companies. But we’re small enough that any one of our clients can pick up the phone and talk to any one of our leadership team. Our size allows easy access to key stakeholders and resources helping remove barriers to create a collaborative environment for share valuable knowledge.We're growing and truly walk the talk of our values aiming to positively impact individuals both professionally and personally. Our drive for excellence and willingness to go to the ends of the earth for clients has created rapid growth and a loyal customer base. Our Mission is to become our customers trusted service provider. We believe we will achieve this through increasing the productivity of organisations, through the intelligent use of our products, services, and insights day in and day out.Job Description As a Systems Administrator at DDS IT, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimising, and supporting hardware, software, and cloud platforms across Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that cloud resources are available, secure, and optimised to meet business needs while adhering to best practices and compliance requirements.A little bit about the role Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, and enterprise applications. Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of IT services. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls. Ensure timely system updates, patches, and backups.Maintain, optimise, and support cloud-based infrastructure and platform services (IaaS, PaaS). Provide comprehensive support for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings. Ensure security, compliance, and performance across cloud environments. Implement and maintain security best practices, including firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint protection.Monitor security logs and respond to potential threats or breaches. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies. Manage data integrity, backup, and disaster recovery plans. Maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi. Support cloud-based services and hybrid IT environments.Work with vendors and third-party providers for hardware and software solutions. Provide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support to internal teams and end users. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance system efficiency and user experience. Assist in IT projects, system migrations, and deployments. Participate in the on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical issues.Work closely with the Cloud&Infrastructure team to resolve incidents and requests in a timely manner. Ensure proper escalation and documentation of incidents, problems, and changes. Desired Skills and Experience A bit about you You have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).You possess proven experience as a Systems Administrator, Cloud Engineer, or similar role. You have strong knowledge of Windows/Linux/Mac operating systems. You have experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.). You are familiar with cloud computing platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).You have an understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.). You possess strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. You have knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices. You have excellent communication and documentation skills. Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, Bash, Python) is desirable.Knowledge of ITIL best practices and service management tools is a plus. Talk to us NOW: If you have the skills and motivation that we are looking for, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume. We are inspired to connect with talented IT professionals and will be holding interviews concurrently with our advertising efforts.People are at the heart of DDS IT. Excellent culture with a caring and family feel. Now is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join the DDS IT Professional Services family. At DDS IT, we strive for excellent HR and Recruitment and Selection standards. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer (EOE) and believe that diversity within the workplace is an essential element to our success.#J-18808-Ljbffr