IT Administrator (Tanzania)

Job Purpose
Talent Grid Africa, on behalf of our esteemed client, is seeking a passionate and qualified IT Administrator. The IT Administrator will play a pivotal role in ensuring the availability, security, performance and business continuity of the ICT infrastructure across all divisions, sites and data center operations. This is a hands-on role reporting to the CIO and covering a broad scope of systems, networks and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
• Administer and monitor firewall/IDS/IPS, VPN and SIEM/SOC systems.
• Manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Hyper-V /VMware virtualization, and execute patch and firmware updates.
• Oversee backup operations (daily, weekly, monthly) and conduct quarterly disaster-recovery tests.
• Monitor the datacenter environment (UPS, cooling, racks, sensors) and manage storage systems(RAID / SAN / NAS).
• Maintain ISP links, manage asset lifecycle, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Handle email / Microsoft 365 security, MDM/Intune administration, and produce weekly reports to the CIO.
• Develop and maintain ICT Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure adherence across the organization.
Qualifications
✓ 3+ years’ experience in infrastructure & IT administration.
✓ Proven proficiency with: Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V/VMware, firewalls,
SIEM/SOC, LAN/WAN, VPN/SD-WAN.
✓ Certifications such as MCSA, CCNA, CompTIA Security+ and/or VCP are strongly preferred.
✓ Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
✓ Excellent communication skills ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
✓ Ability to work independently and as part of a broader ICT team in a dynamic environment.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their CVs to
jobs@talentgridafrica.com