Senior Infrastructure Engineer

• Management of the servers ensuring the appropriate Firmware and Drivers are installed
• Ensure that user access is managed and that server data is backed up and monitored for performance and uptime
• Set up and configure storage devices and do routine maintenance
• Liaise with 3rd party vendors regarding storage device support
• Upgrade Storage device firmware
• Management of all disks ensuring that disks are monitored for performance and integrity
• Ensure that a process for obtaining and installing replacement parts is created and implemented and standby staff are trained to procure and install replacement parts
• Ensure SAN replication takes place
• Create and/or regularly update a backup and restore procedure and policy
• Maintain a record of system backup frequencies and backup times
• Perform regular tests of the ability to restore backed-up data
• Monitor the backup hardware and software for correct operation
• Manage the procurement of media and ensure backups conform to best practice retention cycles
• Ensure All critical Business systems and recovery systems are replicated at DR
• Manage Infrastructure DR Plan & DR Datacentre availability and stability
• Manage DR connectivity and DR capacity
• Management of all application servers and ensure servers are available
• Define and regularly review a SLA with affected business users
• All aspects within VMware
• Ensure all infrastructure facilities are secure
• Manage environmental monitoring
• Create and / or regularly update a capacity management process and procedure
• Regular review of capacity management monitoring results
• Implementation of appropriate actions to address findings of capacity management monitoring
• Lead teams in Server Support, VMware support, SAN/Array Support, Backup support, and Linux, support.

• A Bachelor's degree or Equivalent IT Qualification or Diploma
• Experience and product-specific training
• SAN Certified
• Vmware Certified
• Server Support
• Storage Support
• Minimum 7 Years Working Experience
• 5 years of experience in a technical environment.
• 5 years' experience in participating in on-call rotations, and providing after-hours support in an environment that operates 24/7
• 5 years of experience with Computer hardware and Data Centres.
• 5 Years working on Vmware or storage environments
• Strong knowledge of Data Centres and hardware repair

• People management
• Strong technical understanding
• Work prioritization
• Organizational skills
• Effective communication

Staff Unlimited