AltGen

IT Systems Lead/Cape Town

Cape Town, WC, ZA

In-personFull time roleSenior Level

8 days ago

About the Job

We’re looking for an IT Systems Lead who will spearhead our client’s digital transformation journey, building their boutique IT infrastructure and adding on to existing systems.

This role offers unparalleled creative freedom to build and shape their IT infrastructure from scratch. You’ll be implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to safeguard systems and data across departments, reducing cyber risks and ensuring seamlessoperations. Our client is a licensed energy trader in South Africa that supplies clean electricity to corporate customers through the grid. They are doing this by creating a platform that provides businesses with cost-effective low low-carbon energy through the grid.

They are looking for an IT visionary to bring all their systems under one cohesive, infrastructure that will drive operational efficiency and scalability. The IT Systems Lead will have 5+ years of experience and a strong foundation in IT Infrastructure, Cloud Environments, cybersecurity, and systems management to optimise IT capabilities. You must have proven ability to align IT initiatives with the company’s strategic goals and long-term vision. Bonus points if you have experience with Energy Management Systems or Asset Management Systems.

This is your chance to impress us with your IT skills. Apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

IT Infrastructure & Systems Architecture:Â Design, deploy, and manage on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Administer and optimize virtualized environments (e.g., VMWare, Hyper-V)
Network Monitoring:Â Monitor network configurations (e.g., VLANs, VPNs, firewalls) to ensure high availability and redundancy. Implement robust storage solutions, including SAN and NAS, with a focus on data reliability and scalability
Systems Administration & Automation: Configure and maintain Windows Server, Linux environments, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP. Develop and manage automated deployment scripts using tools like Ansible, PowerShell, or Terraform. Implement centralized logging (e.g., ELK Stack) and monitoring systems (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix) for proactive infrastructure management.
Cybersecurity & Compliance:Â Establish cybersecurity protocols, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection. Configure and maintain IAM systems, including multi-factor authentication and role-based access control. Implement vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) and manage SIEM systems for real-time threat analysis
Project Management:Â Lead IT projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies, managing timelines, budgets, and resources. Document and track all IT assets, configurations, and licenses using CMDB or similar asset management solutions.
Vendor Management:Â Oversee external vendors, negotiating SLAs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
IT Governance & Strategy:Â Develop IT policies for data protection, backup, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity (BC). Create DR/BC runbooks and conduct regular drills to ensure readiness. Align IT strategy with business goals by identifying solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and security.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration:Â Mentor a team of IT professionals, providing technical guidance in systems administration, networking, and security. Facilitate collaboration with development, finance, and operations teams to meet cross-functional needs.

About the Company

AltGen

United Kingdom

21-50

Renewable Energy and sustainability are cornerstones to the history of AltGen, both run through our veins and breathe life into our vision and mission. Our team has found a home in effecting change through people, we understand that people make the brand – it’s these people who are the ambassadors and pioneers that awaken the growth potential. AltGen exists in the nexus between energy-related projects and people - Jobs. Since the development of the renewable energy market in Africa, the AltGen team have actively recruited and deployed the best skills and expertise in the industry throughout Africa. We are ever-evolving. We have incorporated consulting and employment services into our service offering - understanding how each feed added value to the next, providing a holistic solution for our clients. We are the career visionaries and advisers, we provide long-lasting and positive relationships between clients and candidates, matching corporate cultures to personalities, expertise as well as experience. Where others see atypical recruitment, we see innovative solutions which generate long-term investments. We go over and beyond, we are the difference. We make a point of raising the bar and developing careers which facilitate access to affordable clean energy. Our goal is to raise industry standards and enable more effective climate change mitigation projects through the support of passionate and talented individuals. As AltGen rapidly expands into the global market, we hope to take you on this journey with us. Together, the ability to amount to the difference we make is measurable, it's tangible and real.  We offer: <ul> <li>Talent Acquisition & Executive Search Solutions</li> <li>Employer of Record & Workforce Management Solutions</li> <li>Consulting, Community Development and Programme Implementation & Trust Administration Services</li> </ul>