Manager: Open Systems Support - Centurion, South Africa - BCXP

BCXP

Verified Company

Centurion, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department Enterprise Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions - Enterprise Platform Services. Position reports to Senior Manager Job grade/level M5
Core Description

To oversee and direct technical support for core infrastructure to transform IT and realise the digitalisation journey for our clients.

To lead the facilitation of operations architecture and IT continuity management for the Linux and Unix technical support team. Support best practices, deadlines, and quality control to provide enterprise level support to our customers/users and excellent people management. Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

Manage the administration and maintenance of the environment, in alignment with high levels of quality, standards and operability as defined within negotiated and agreed service level agreements, service level parameters or contracts.
Manage the identification and mitigation of operational risk within Infrastructure including compliance to audit requirements, RCA and Risk documentation.
Collaborate between and within BCX Divisions and establish and enhance relationships and network with customers' and vendors in support of collective client services and not as an isolated entity.
Provide input, develop and manage the implementation of process and procedures to maintain or recover the delivery of systems and services in the event of any physical, technical, or environmental disaster or major outage, providing continuity of service to customer
Participate in multiple, large scale, concurrent projects to successful completion in accordance with scope, budget and service level agreements
Active team management instilling and delivering services and communications driven by the appropriate sense of urgency.
Timely business communication that is clear, accurate and concise.
Workforce planning for consistent service delivery, from recruitment to exit of staff, inclusive of cross skilling, succession planning and allocating substitutes
With general support and problem management, interact between BCX delivery teams
Coordinate planning and monitoring of utilisation and capacity for current and growth of infrastructure.

5 years relevant experience in infrastructure services, technical support environment. The experience must include relevant exposure to the specific Linux and Unix ICT sector.
OR
7 years' experience in infrastructure services, technical support environment.

The experience must include relevant exposure to the specific Linux and Unix ICT sector, with relevant IT certifications Certifications Preferred/Advantageous Certifications:
Linux Certification (CompTIA Linux, LPIC) MCSE Unix Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry Level of Engagement & Span of Control Span of Control 7 Level of engagement Technical Teams, Management, Internal and External Customers
Special Requirements / Employment Condition Ability to cope under pressure Ability to work extended /long hours as and when required Required to be available 24/7 Workplace / Physical Requirements Hybrid Remote Worker Billable