IT System Administrator

pwc· A.F.Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants
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📍 KarachiFull time

About this role

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 Computer Science, 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 Technical Support, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Architecture (EA), Incident Management and Resolution (IMR), Inclusion, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure Upgrades, IT Operations, IT Operations Management, IT Project Lifecycle, IT Support, IT Troubleshooting, Learning Agility {+ 11 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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Where is the IT System Administrator position at pwc located?
This IT System Administrator role at pwc is based in Karachi. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the IT System Administrator role at pwc full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a IT System Administrator role in the A.F.Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants department at pwc.
Which team or department does the IT System Administrator at pwc belong to?
This IT System Administrator position is part of the A.F.Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants department at pwc. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the IT System Administrator job at pwc posted?
This IT System Administrator position at pwc was posted on Aug 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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