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Salary and Benefits

MVR 20,000 - MVR 21,150

Job Description

Post:                     System Administrator

No of Vacancy:    01                   

Post Type:            Permanent  

Department:        Information Systems Department

Reporting to:       Manager-IS 

 

Key Tasks, Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Lead a team with technician(s) to administer and maintain the networks, servers, desktop and helpdesk support efforts to ensure High Availability (HA) and High Performance for users.
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
• Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
• Administer and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure and other cloud-based solutions.
• Administering Microsoft Office 365 products: (SharePoint, OneDrive), Windows and Linux Servers.
• Work as the intermediate between information users and programmers by facilitating. requirements for local and wide area networking communication links between the parties.
• Install, configure, deploy, administer, and support necessary hardware and software for LAN and WAN infrastructures, including VMs, switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Research, evaluate, design, test, recommend, and plan implementation of new or improved network hardware/software/devices.
• Inspect network, hardware and software for vulnerabilities and ensure all systems are up to date.
• Manage firewall, ICT protocols and serve as lead primary escalation point for firewall related issues and threats.
• Ensure high level of physical and network security through CCTV, access controls, backups, and firewalls.
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance.
• Assists in orientations, training programs, and preparation of user training manuals on various network applications and policies.
• Assist in requirement identification, bids analysis.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s Degree qualification in Computer Science / System Administration / Information Technology/ Information security or other ICT related field with minimum 1 year experience in System Administration or in a related IT field.
• Minimum Diploma qualification in Computer Science / System Administration / Information Technology/ Information security or other ICT related field with minimum 5 years’ experience in System Administration or in a related IT field.

Other Competencies required:

• Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a highly team-oriented environment.
• Strong commitment and willing to work outside normal working hours if required.
• Ability to lead a team and work independently.
• A demonstrated passion for learning new technologies and strong will to explore.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
• Time management skills and able to prioritize the tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver project objectives.

Added Advantages:

• Cyber security related certifications will be an added advantage.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
• Knowledge of system security, cloud services and data backup/recovery.
• Solid understanding of Windows Server Administration.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP protocols.
• Solid understanding of virtualized environments.
• Solid understanding of Linux Administration.
• Experience in VMs and Cloud Infrastructure.
• Experience in firewall and server administration.
• Experience in system security and data backup/recovery.
• Experience in database management (MSSQL, MySQL, No SQL solutions.
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry.

Remuneration Package: 

• Gross pay between MVR 20,000 – MVR 21,150 depending on the Qualification and Experience.

Other benefits:

• Health Insurance as per company policy
• Training and development opportunities

Working Hours: 

• The selected applicant will be required to work from 0800 to 1600 on weekdays.  

Documents required with the job application:

• Complete and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copy of valid National Identity Card.
• Copies of academic certificates with transcripts.
• All international certificates must be accredited by MQA
• Reference letters from current/ previous employers certifying types of employment, job roles, and service period.
• Recommendation letters from previous supervisors or employers (optional).

How to Apply:

• Required documents should be submitted using the link: https://smedmv.aidaform.com/job-application-form-system-administrator before 27th April 2026 14:00 hrs.

Important notes for applicants:

• Incomplete applications will be rejected without further notice.
• Applications should be submitted only via the given link, applications received via email will be rejected.
• Only short-listed candidates will be notified for an interview.

 

For inquiries, please contact us on weekdays between 8:30 am to 14:00 pm 1613 or email at [email protected]

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Experience

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