- Infrastructure Installation
- Installing equipment (Racking and Stacking).
- Installation of Structured/non-structured cabling.
- System Operation and Maintenance
- Operate and maintain critical and non-critical data centre infrastructure, equipment, and systems.
- Design and Planning
- Design, plan, and implement data centre infrastructure including servers, storage systems, backup of systems, SAN Fabric Switches, and Virtual Servers.
- Scalability and Fault Tolerance
- Ensure scalability, redundancy, and fault tolerance in the data centre architecture to support business growth and continuity.
- System Monitoring and Maintenance
- Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability using monitoring tools and implement proactive measures to address potential issues.
- Incident Response and Troubleshooting
- Respond to data centre incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement solutions to restore service operations within defined SLAs.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and network issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors.
- Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
- Maintain accurate documentation of data centre configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferable.
- Relevant certifications such as VMware VCP, CompTIA Server, Storage Skills or equivalent certifications are desirable.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching concepts.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a systematic approach to issue resolution.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks based on business needs.
- Minimum work experience of 4 to 5 years based on the above job spec.
Datacenter Engineer - Randburg - Tracker South Africa

Tracker South Africa Randburg
6 days ago

Description
Job Description
TRACKER requires the services of a Datacentre Engineer based in the IT Infrastructure Department in our Johannesburg Head Office.
This position is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of data centre infrastructure, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security of critical systems and services housed within the data centre environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The role of a Data Centre Engineer requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills to ensure the efficient and secure operation of data centre infrastructure supporting the organization's mission-critical services and applications.
Education, Experience And Skills: