We are looking for an experienced Cloud Services Technical Specialist for a Company in Midrand, JHB.
 
Purpose of the position:
The Technical Specialist will be responsible for technical support services related to Server Replication and Backup & Recovery Services
 
Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certification;
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant field
• MCITP/ MCSE

 
Qualifications advantageous:

• EMC certification;
• VMWare certification;
• Veeam certification;
• Double Take certification;
• Other relevant ICT qualifications.

 
Competencies, Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in a wide variety of Hardware and Software platforms;
• An understanding of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity concepts;
• Advanced technical trouble shooting and problem solving skills;
• Working knowledge of LAN/WAN infrastructures;
• Microsoft Server 2003 / 2008 / 2012 Operating Systems;
• Active directory, DHCP and DNS;
• Deep knowledge of virtualization technologies;
• VMWare ESXi, VCenter, HyperV experience;
• EMC backup technologies (Veeam, Avamar & Data Domain, Recovery Point);
• Server replication technologies (PlateSpin, Veeam, Double Take etc.);
• Storage arrays – EMC, IBM etc. 
• Knowledge of backup software (Veeam, Backup Exec, Networker);
• Networking – HP & Cisco switches;
• Dell server hardware management (DRAC);
• Fibre fabric switching (Brocade etc.);
• Technical report writing and report interpretation

  
Duties:

• Shall participate in disaster recovery testing and invocations;
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of various availability offerings (Server replication, Backup and Hosting Services);
• Monitoring and reporting on the various technologies;
• Completion and maintenance of relevant documentation relating to client tests and technical documents;
• Attend client meetings.

 
Job Requirements:

• Own transport and valid driving license;
• Flexibility to work after hours when required;
• One weekly standby as per standby roster;
• Weekend work may be required based on client tests / invocations / projects;
• Willingness to travel to other sites and offices in South Africa and other countries in Africa;
• Individual will be required to travel to client sites and present to clients;
• Individual will be expected to attend regular technology training within the group and technology partners;
• Required to assist the sales team in pre-sales engagements with clients;
• Must be willing to study and certify in relevant technologies;
• Exposure to a wide variety of technologies and business processes which the individual will be expected to become familiar with;