Infrastructure Engineer – Johannesburg - Career Circuit

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    Career Circuit Johannesburg, South Africa

    2 days ago

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    Job Summary: Data Centre Infrastructure Specialist responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing data centre infrastructure to ensure high availability, reliability, and security of critical systems and services.

    This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting complex issues, and implementing best practices to support data centre operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching concepts, as well as excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Equipment Installation: Install and configure data centre equipment, including servers, storage systems, and network devices.
    • Cabling and Infrastructure: Design, install, and maintain structured and non-structured cabling, as well as data centre infrastructure, including power and cooling systems.
    • System Maintenance and Monitoring: Operate and maintain critical and non-critical data centre infrastructure, equipment, and systems, ensuring high availability and reliability.
    • Design and Planning: Design, plan, and implement data centre infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, backup systems, and virtual servers.
    • Scalability and Redundancy: Ensure scalability, redundancy, and fault tolerance in the data centre architecture to support business growth and continuity.
    • Incident Response and Troubleshooting: Respond to data centre incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement solutions to restore service operations within defined SLAs.
    • Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Maintain accurate documentation of data centre configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.

    Requirements:

    • Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
    • Certifications: Relevant certifications, such as VMware VCP, CompTIA Server+, or equivalent certifications.
    • Experience: Minimum 4-5 years of experience in data centre infrastructure, with a strong background in IT and data centre operations.
    • Skills: Strong understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching concepts, as well as excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.