Microsoft IIS Administrator at Liberty Group South Africa

Purpose

• Responsible for configuring the infrastructure and installing applications on Windows IIS hosted platform on premises and in the cloud. - Working with application teams examining deployment requirements (hardware and software requirements).

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document global enterprise IIS architecture.
• Design, document, install and maintain Microsoft IIS 7.0,7.5,8.0,8,5,10.
• Design and maintain IIS security as defined and documented.
• Develop database utilities and automated reporting.
• Create IIS scripts for task automation.
• Create, test and execute data management languages.
• Monitor systems and platforms for availability.
• Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication and recovery.
• Restore and recover IIS Configurations.
• Implement security and encryption.
• Additional Key Responsibilities
• Provide 24/7 support for critical situations.
• Evaluate and recommend new integration technologies.
• Match recommended architecture changes and uplifts to business need.
• Support other IT staff with open and unresolved issues.
• Provides on-call support via cell-phone 24 x 7 when on Standby and in emergency circumstances.
• Take on responsibilities as a backup or alternate for other IT staff if required.
• Cover and resolve any outstanding Service Desk related issues in an effort to help all IT members resolve tickets as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Document and Maintain Administration Processes for governance purposes.
• Monthly reporting on Projects, incidents and implementations.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT
• Minimum 3 years developing enterprise scale solutions for Microsoft IIS Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022 applications
• Minimum 5 years Windows operating system administration experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
• 3 to 5+ years of Microsoft IIS Administration with Scripting support and experience
• 3 to 5+ years of Microsoft OS Administration 
• 4+ years of experience optimizing queries, performance tuning, and recovery activities

Minimum Qualifications
Matric

• BS C in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or IT related field; or an ABET accredited Electrical Engineering BS or equivalent business experience or other Tertiary education