Specialist Support Engineer

SUMMARY:
Join a leading industrial organisation as a Virtualization and Storage Specialist, where you’ll take ownership of enterprise-scale infrastructure, drive innovation in VMware and backup environments, and play a critical role in ensuring business continuity and system performance.

POSITION INFO:
Our client, a well-established leader in the industrial sector, is seeking a highly skilled Specialist Support Engineer to join their MIS team based in Bryanston. This role offers the opportunity to work in a complex, high-availability environment where your expertise in virtualization, storage, and backup solutions will directly impact operational efficiency and resilience. Why Apply?: Work with advanced enterprise infrastructure technologies Be part of a stable, globally recognised organisation Opportunity to lead critical infrastructure projects Exposure to high-level strategic and operational responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Manage and optimise VMware virtual infrastructure environments Oversee enterprise backup solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication Administer and maintain server hardware and storage infrastructure Lead infrastructure-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives Manage third-party vendors and service providers Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with safety standards Job Experience and Skills Required: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or equivalent Experience: Minimum 10 years' experience as a Systems Administrator (Windows Server) Minimum 10 years' experience managing VMware environments Minimum 10 years' experience with Veeam backup solutions Minimum 10 years' experience with IBM storage systems Skills & Certifications: MCSA\/MCSE (Windows Server) - mandatory MCITP Enterprise Administrator - essential VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification IBM Certified Specialist (System X, Storage, Tape, and Fibre) Veeam Certified Backup Specialist Strong knowledge of virtualization, storage, and backup infrastructure Additional Requirements: Valid driver's license and own reliable transport Willingness to travel as required Availability for after-hours support, standby, and weekend work Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Data Engineer Software developer Data Analyst Infrastructure Architecture ... and more! If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Ntokozo Soko Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!