On-Site IT Systems Engineer at Dataposit

 Job brief

We are looking for Technical Systems Engineer who can develop, install, deploy, test configure and optimize IT systems and networks used within our client-based infrastructure.

S/he will be part of a team of engineers that demonstrate technical competency, delivering mission critical infrastructure and ensuring high levels of availability, performance and security.

Responsibilities

Will include and not limited to:

• Provisioning, installation, configuration, testing and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. 
• Maintain security, documentation, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Work with the sales team and customer to come up with a ​Project scope
• Participate as a team leader in implementation of projects.
• Interact with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns, and requests about products and services.
• Preparing and delivering customer presentations and demonstrations of the software, articulately and confidently. Able to carry out Proof of Concepts (PoCs).
• Provide 1st and 2nd Level support. (On or Off-Site support)
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

Qualifications

• Minimum of Advanced/High Diploma in IT.
• Strong Linux and Microsoft system Administration skills
• ​Desirable knowledge in Cloud and Virtual​ization technology. VMware certification will be an added advantage
• Account management experience and/or customer engagement responsibility is desirable.
• Ability to research problems and document their solutions.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills are necessary.
• ​Ability to write and speak proper English.
• ​Desirable Knowledge in 2 or more storage technologies (NetApp, EMC). Certification will be an added advantage​
• Desirable knowledge in Networking and Security. Certifications will be an added advantage
• Responsibilities will at times be required to be done in the evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice.
• ​Team player​
• Occasional travel required to offer remote services ​ or attend product training.