Specialist Support Engineer (Virtualisation & Storage Infrastructure)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007517/Mon

Date posted:

Monday, March 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
The position is based in the MIS department reporting to the MIS operations manager.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain the VMware virtual infrastructure environment to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
Oversee enterprise backup solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication, supporting both IT and operational technology environments.
Administer and support user backup services to ensure reliable data protection and recovery.
Manage server hardware infrastructure, including monitoring, maintenance, and performance optimisation.
Lead and support special IT infrastructure projects as required.
Coordinate and manage third-party vendors and contractors to ensure effective service delivery.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date MIS documentation and system records.
Ensure compliance with organisational safety policies and procedures.
Support and implement Basis Safety Practice (BSP) initiatives in daily operations.

Job Experience and skill required

Bachelor Degree in Information Systems or equivalent is required
min 10 years experience as a Systems Administrator on Windows Server / VMware Administrator / Backup Administrator using Veeam
Certification in the following
- MCSA / MCSE for Windows Server
- MCITP Enterprise Administrator for Windows
- VMWare certified (VCP6/VCP7/VCP8/VCP9)
- IBM Certified Specialist credentials in System X, IBM Storage, IBM Tap and IBM Fibre
A Veeam Certified Backup Specialist certification
Willingness to travel as an operational requirement with a valid driver's license

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