Senior Systems Engineer
Sandton
R 320 – R420K pa

Purpose
To install, manage and support LAN, VOIP infrastructure and workstations. The Senior Systems Engineer will provide high level technical support for data and voice network systems, creates and maintains documentation, maintains hardware and software network standards. Managing of projects as needed in order to upgrade to new and improved equipment and procedures. This job requires excellent problem management and customer service skills.

Accountabilities
Operations/ IT Support
• Attend to day to day queries of staff on systems and hardware support
• Recommend and be responsible for implementing network technologies including directory, email systems, systems management, storage area networks, security and infrastructure
• Manage and support LAN infrastructure, including Storage Area Network
• Setup, configure and maintain servers and operating systems. Ensuring security and critical patches and service packs are maintained.
• Identify, research and resolve technical problems
• Maintain backups on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Manage the assets register warranty
• Manage the assets report and licensing compliance report
• Set up and configure hardware and applications as per requirements and processes
• Update and maintain software register and licensing
• Network availability
• CR management
• Backup reports
• Software compliance reports
• Asset register

Project management
• Ensure that all projects are implemented within the stipulated budgets.
• Plan and co-ordinate communication and education projects on a continuous basis.
• Provide reports as and when required.
• Scheduled projects delivered within the budget and timeframe

Strategy Development
• Participate in the development of IT strategy to achieve the objectives of the company.
• Constructive inputs in terms of developing strategies.

Ad hoc
• Perform any reasonable tasks as and when required by the Line Manager
• Effective completion of tasks as required

Qualifications
• MCSE or equivalent certification
• Commvault certification (not required, preferable)
• SAN certification (not required, preferable)

Experience
• 5 – 6 years’ experience technical experience