# Fanie Van Wyk

Fanie Van Wyk is a remote worker on Himalayas, IT Systems Administrator / Manager at Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool, based in South Africa.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@fanievanwyk

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I modernise enterprise infrastructure, networks, security and Microsoft 365 environments for resilient operations.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | South Africa |
| Authorized to work in | South Africa |
| Salary expectations | 69k+ ZAR |
| Job categories | Infrastructure Engineer, Solutions Architect, Technical Consultant |
| Skills | Infrastructure Architecture, Lifecycle Planning, Systems Integrations, Enterprise Networking, WiFi, VLAN, Routing, VPN, Firewall Policy Design, Microsoft 365, Hybrid Identity, Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper V, Virtualization, Cybersecurity, Fortinet, FortiGate, FortiClient, Storage, NAS, ISCSI, Backup, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, SharePoint, SQL, Crystal Reports, Cisco, H3C, Mikrotik, Ruckus, Synology, Huawei Storage, Hikvision, ZKTECO, Paradox, CCTV, Access Control, Alarm Systems, Procurement, Vendor Management, Budget Management, Technical Leadership, Mentorship, Moodle, Sage Partner, SAGE 300, Pastel Payroll, Delphi, SASPAC, Impero, Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk, Docker, PostgreSQL, Linux, Home Assistant, GitHub, AI assisted Development |
| Portfolio | https://github.com/FanievanWyk |
| LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/vanwyk-fanie |
| GitHub | https://github.com/FanievanWyk |

## What I'm looking for

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I'm seeking a senior infrastructure, solutions or technical consulting role in South Africa or internationally, including remote opportunities. I want to apply hands-on infrastructure, systems integration, security and long-term planning experience to resilient technology environments.
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## About

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At Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool, I lead infrastructure operations for an environment supporting approximately 1,480 learners, 170 staff and 375+ managed computers. I plan, operate and continually improve enterprise systems across networking, Microsoft 365, security, continuity and end-user technology.

I've modernised a campus network spanning 50–60 switches and 118 wireless access points, refreshed perimeter security from FortiGate 100D to FortiGate 600E, and supported migration to a two-node Windows Server 2022 Hyper-V cluster hosting 13 production virtual machines. I also implemented layered backup and disaster recovery using Synology, off-site replication and Microsoft cloud services.

I combine hands-on systems integration with procurement, vendor coordination, project budgets and technical mentoring. I enjoy shaping practical, maintainable technology foundations for classroom modernisation, new-build projects and long-term growth.
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## Experience

### IT Systems Administrator / Manager (current)

Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool. Feb 2015 - Present

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Leads planning, operation, and continual improvement of a large mixed-technology environment supporting approximately 1,480 learners, 170 staff, and 375+ managed computers. Manages campus network modernisation, Windows Server 2022 Hyper-V cluster, Microsoft 365, backup and disaster recovery, and physical security systems.
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Skills: Windows-Server, Active-Directory, Hyper-V, Microsoft-365, Networking, VLAN, VPN, Firewalls, Fortinet, Cisco, H3C, Mikrotik, Ruckus, Synology, ISCSI, Backup, Disaster-Recovery, CCTV, Access-Control, SQL, SharePoint, Procurement, Vendor-Management, Technical-Leadership

### Consultant

OZ Clothing. Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

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Managed IT operations and coordinated projects across three companies, including business systems, websites, recruitment support, and process improvement.
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Skills: IT-Operations, Project-Coordination, Business-Systems, Website-Management, Recruitment-support, Process-Improvement

### IT Administrator

BidAir Services. Apr 2012 - Dec 2013

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Provided national IT support to BidAir stations and Bidvest lounges, including documentation, procurement, networking, asset management, and e-waste initiatives.
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Skills: IT-Support, Documentation, Procurement, Networking, Asset-Management, E-Waste-Management

### Technical Engineer

Sechaba Computer Services / Aquilon (Total South Africa). Sep 2010 - Nov 2011

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Supported nationwide SCCM workstation deployments, end-user roll-out, first- and second-line support, and asset management.
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Skills: SCCM, Workstation-Deployment-And-Configuration, end-user-support, Asset-Management

### Sales Leader

Elite Marketing. Apr 2010 - Aug 2010

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Sold alarm systems and managed and trained a sales team.
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Skills: Sales, Team-Management, Training

### IT Support Technician

Pilot Software. Jul 2008 - Dec 2009

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Delivered on-site hardware, network, and software support in hospitality, including installations, data management, training, and updates.
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Skills: Hardware-Support, Network-Support, Software-support, Installation, Data-Management, Training

### General Manager / Waiter

Mikes Kitchen. Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

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Gained early operational, leadership, and customer-service experience.
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Skills: Operations, Leadership, Customer-Service

## Education

### GitHub

GitHub Foundations, GitHub Foundations

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Currently developing skills in GitHub Foundations, automation, systems integration, and product design.
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### Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma, Business Management and ICT. 2006 - 2007

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Studied Business Management and Information & Communication Technology from 2006 to 2007.
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### Technical Secondary School Potchefstroom

National Senior Certificate (Technical), General

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Completed National Senior Certificate (Technical) in 2005.
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### Texacon

Alarm Technician, Alarm Technician

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Completed Alarm Technician course.
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### Computer College, Klerksdorp

PC Technician, PC Technician

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Completed PC Technician course.
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## Tech stack

- GitHub
- PostgreSQL
- Linux
- Windows Server
- Docker
- SQL
- Fortinet

To contact Fanie, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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