Tech Officer : Systems Engineer (Storage) - Western Cape, Bellville

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit :   CPS

Department :   EIS

Reports to :   Manager - Backup and Storage

Core Description

Install, monitor, test and maintain backup solutions. To provide specialised technical support (technology specific) and guidance through high level analysis, diagnosis and problem solving. This includes support, installation, implementation of IT systems for client specific projects

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Drives continuous service improvement and optimisation of the operational landscape
• Acts as the customer interface between Customer 3rd parties in planning, implementation, maintenance and during incidents
• Assist in the evaluation of product sets, product features and functions to drive landscape maturity and stability
• Active support and maintenance of infrastructure in alignment to defined levels of quality, standards and operability as defined within negotiated and agreed service level agreements, service level parameters or contracts. From service transition, for the duration of the service agreement until migration or decommissioning,
• Review and maintain technical infrastructure standards & procedure.
• Evaluate operational compliance and assist in audit reviews and risk identification and mitigation
• Participate in and assist in defining thresholds for monitoring, alerting and support
• Identify operational trends through analysis to proactively manage client environments
• Collaborate and strive to optimise engagement between BCX Divisions to establish and enhance relationships with customers and vendors.
• Certification and Re-certification of products to ensure highest standards of skill to ensure high standard of service delivery
• Support and mentor junior team members to ensure skills improvement
• Standby and Afterhours support to ensure adherence to contract SLA

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Technical Report writing

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Customer Focus

ICT Knowledge

Core Behavioural Competencies

Applying expertise & Technology

Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations

Deciding & Initiating Action

Following instructions & procedures

Working with people

Culture Match

Job Match

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 4 : Grade 12 National Diploma

Additional Education -Preferred / Advantage

Experience

2 years of experience in modern enterprise data protection in an operational capacity with a broad spectrum of support roles and valid certifications.

Certifications

ITIL

IBM Spectrum Protect

VMWare

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)

Linux Certification (CompTIA Linux, LPIC)

Cloud certification (AWS, GCP or Azure) preferred

VEEAM

Commvault Certification Engineer level required (Certified Expert preferred)

Python and or PowerShell (experience advantageous)

NetBackup

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Valid Drivers license

Ability to work extended / long hours as and when required

Required to be available 24 / 7

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Hybrid Remote Worker

Billable

Revenue Generating