Specialist: Systems Engineer-Backup (WC) – Contract Role/Fixed Term Contract needed at BCX

Core Description

• To install, monitor, test and maintain cloud and infrastructure solutions. To provide specialised technical support and guidance through high level analysis, diagnosis and problem solving.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Install, maintain, update and administer Backup software.
• Performs backup changes using Change management process and ensures all backups are properly run and completed within agreed backup windows
• Diagnose Backup platform issues and troubleshoot Backup environment for optimal performance. 
• System Administration of Backup Systems.
• Perform analysis of backup infrastructure and makes recommendations on improvements to meet business need and future capacity.
• Manage the resolution of complex problems and interfaces with support resources within the organization and the supplier community,  providing root cause and remediation to mitigate risk.
• Evaluates and applies software upgrades and support packs as required to solve production problems and/or ensure compliance and system integrity.
• Reviews/audit the existing backup schedules, policies, and operational considerations and recommends and establishes best practices. Ensure Regulatory Compliance.
• Create and update documentation including backup & restore reports (SLA, Job status, Capacity, etc.).
• Documents operational best practices processes and procedures related to the backup environment and recommends changes to procedures, resulting in operations optimization and improved service level agreements.
• Participates in technical exercises for disaster recovery to ensure high reliability and efficiency.

Span of Control

• 0

Level of Engagement

• Operational/Technical/Management

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Troubleshooting
• ICT Knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Infrastructure Technology
• Problem solving

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Job Match
• Applying expertise & Technology
• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
• Following instructions & procedures
• Working with people

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science
• NQF 4: Grade 12 National Diploma

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Engineering

Experience

• 5 years’ system engineering experience.
• Alternatively, 7 years’ system engineering experience. if Grade 12

Certifications

• Netbackup 8.2 certification.
• Veeam with replication certification.
• Veritas appliance certification (Flex and Access).
• Certification in VMWare and VSphere.
• Certification in Microsoft Windows and Linux.
• ITIL Foundation

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

• Ability to cope under pressure
• Ability to work extended /long hours as and when required

Workplace / Physical Requirements

• Hybrid Remote Worker
• Billable