IT System Administrator

Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary Being one of the leading accounting and professional services firms of the Country, A. F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants (a member firm of the PwC network) provides assurance, consulting and taxation services. This campaign aims to hire an IT System Administrator for the Firm to join our information technology team based in Karachi. A career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying and managing applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Windows Server & Active Directory   Windows Server administration (2019/2022 /2025 )   Active Directory Domain Services: users, groups, OUs, GPOs   management   File/print services, NTFS permissions, and access control   Windows hardening and baseline security configuration   as   required   Microsoft Azure (Hybrid/Cloud)   Azure fundamentals with hands-on administration experience   Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD): users/groups, app registrations (basic), conditional access concepts   Azure virtual machines and VM lifecycle (provisioning, scaling basics, monitoring)   Storage concepts (Azure Storage accounts, basic file/blob usage) and networking basics ( VNets , NSGs)   Azure logging/monitoring (Azure Monitor / Log Analytics concepts)   Networking & Connectivity   TCP/IP   troubleshooting   Security, Compliance & Operations   Patch management and vulnerability remediation processes (Windows Update/ SCCM )   Backup and restore operations (system state, file/application recovery support)   Logging, auditing, and investigation support using Event Logs and monitoring tools   MFA/conditional access support and troubleshooting   Incident/change workflow participation (ITIL concepts)   Automation & Troubleshooting   PowerShell scripting for automation (user provisioning, reporting, patch checks, basic remediation)   Strong troubleshooting skills using logs, event viewers, services, and network tests   Tooling & Ticketing   Working knowledge of ITSM tools (ServiceNow)   Monitoring/alerting and responding to incidents based on SLAs   Desirable    Experience with RDS, IIS, and Windows licensing/activation support   Familiarity with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V)   Microsoft certifications: AZ-104, AZ-900, or equivalent Windows/AD credentials   Qualification Required:   Bachelor's   in   C omputer   S cience ,   Information Systems, Software   Engineering   or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university ( Master’s   degree would be a preference)   Minimum Years of   Experience:   2 years   Certification(s) Preferred: MCSE, MCSA, PMP,   ITIL COBIT    Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Program Installation, Computer Programming, Computer