Tech Officer: Systems Engineer (Backup)

Job description:


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 & Knowledge 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 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 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