IT Infrastructure Administrator x1
Job Details
- Job Title: IT Infrastructure Administrator
- Company: Clinglobal South Africa
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)
- Industry: Animal Health Contract Research / Information Technology
- Closing Date: 21 July 2026
- Travel: Occasional travel to other group sites
About Clinglobal South Africa
Clinglobal South Africa is a leading Animal Health Contract Research Organisation (CRO) with global operations. The company supports veterinary research conducted under strict Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Practice (GxP) standards. The IT Infrastructure Administrator plays a key role in ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant IT systems that enable high-quality animal health research.
Job Purpose
The IT Infrastructure Administrator is responsible for maintaining and optimising the organisation’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, backup systems, and disaster recovery processes. The role also ensures compliance with regulated IT standards, supports infrastructure projects, and provides advanced technical support for complex infrastructure issues.
Key Responsibilities
1. Infrastructure Administration
- Monitor and maintain on-premises servers.
- Administer cloud-based infrastructure.
- Optimise storage systems.
- Ensure high system availability and performance.
- Monitor infrastructure health and performance.
2. Network Administration
- Manage firewalls.
- Configure and maintain network switches.
- Administer routers.
- Maintain Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
- Ensure secure network connectivity.
- Monitor network performance.
3. Cloud Administration
- Manage cloud resources in:
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Other approved cloud platforms
- Monitor cloud performance.
- Maintain cloud security.
- Optimise cloud resources.
4. Patch Management
- Apply operating system updates.
- Install software patches.
- Perform proactive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
- Minimise downtime through preventative maintenance.
5. Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Manage backup systems.
- Perform regular backup testing.
- Conduct restore testing.
- Maintain disaster recovery procedures.
- Support business continuity planning.
- Protect critical organisational data.
6. Cybersecurity
- Implement cybersecurity controls.
- Assist with vulnerability assessments.
- Respond to security incidents.
- Strengthen infrastructure security.
- Ensure compliance with security standards.
7. Compliance and Documentation
Maintain documentation supporting compliance with:
- Good Practice (GxP)
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU Annex 11
Additional responsibilities include:
- Maintaining configuration records.
- Updating change logs.
- Producing audit-ready documentation.
- Supporting internal and external audits.
8. User and Access Management
- Manage user accounts.
- Provision new user access.
- Perform onboarding and offboarding activities.
- Maintain secure access controls.
- Act as the escalation point for complex infrastructure issues beyond Tier 1 Support.
9. Infrastructure Projects
- Participate in infrastructure upgrades.
- Support cloud migrations.
- Assist with infrastructure improvements.
- Follow change control procedures.
- Support system validation activities.
10. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure reliability.
- Enhance security controls.
- Improve operational efficiency.
- Participate in technical training.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a relevant qualification such as:
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Advanced Certificate in Information Technology
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Network Engineering
- Related IT field
Experience Requirements
Applicants should have:
- 4–5 years’ hands-on experience in:
- Systems Administration
- Network Administration
- Infrastructure Support
- IT Operations
Experience in regulated or GxP-compliant environments is highly advantageous.
Technical Knowledge
Candidates should have practical experience with:
Operating Systems
- Windows Server
- Linux Server
Networking
- Firewalls
- Switches
- Routers
- VPNs
- Routing
Cloud Platforms
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Equivalent cloud technologies
Backup Technologies
- Backup solutions
- Disaster recovery
- Restore procedures
Cybersecurity
- Vulnerability management
- Security controls
- Incident response
- Identity and access management
Compliance Knowledge
Knowledge or experience with the following will be advantageous:
- Good Practice (GxP)
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU Annex 11
- Validated computer systems
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Change control
- Data integrity principles
Professional Certifications (Highly Desirable)
One or more of the following certifications:
- CompTIA Network+
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
- Cisco CCNA
- CompTIA Security+
Additional Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
- Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical users.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong infrastructure administration skills.
- Excellent networking knowledge.
- Cloud administration expertise.
- Cybersecurity awareness.
- Analytical thinking.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Attention to detail.
- Technical documentation skills.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Time management.
- Communication skills.
- Adaptability.
- Accountability.
- Teamwork.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
- Proactive.
- Reliable.
- Self-motivated.
- Detail-oriented.
- Collaborative.
- Responsible.
- Solution-focused.
- Committed to continuous learning.
- Customer-focused.
- Comfortable working in regulated environments.
Benefits
Clinglobal offers an attractive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary.
- Employer contributions to a Provident Fund.
- Employer-paid Death, Disability, and Funeral benefits.
- 13th cheque paid in December.
- Study assistance and study leave.
- 20 days’ annual leave.
- Additional statutory leave in accordance with legislation.
Working Environment
The IT Infrastructure Administrator will work on-site in Bloemfontein, supporting research operations and collaborating with:
- IT Support teams
- Scientists and researchers
- Infrastructure specialists
- Compliance teams
- External vendors
- Other Clinglobal group sites
The role combines day-to-day infrastructure management with project work, compliance activities, and advanced technical support.