SKA Mid
4 weeks ago
Key Responsibilities: Administer, maintain, and support enterprise storage platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. Support enterprise backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations. Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to storage availability, access, or performance. Maintain up-to-date documentation of storage systems, configurations, and procedures Support storage-related projects and contribute to system improvements. Participate in team collaboration and ongoing professional development to support team effectiveness and individual growth. Qualification: National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent qualifications coupled with 7 years experience, OR BTech/BSc in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent qualifications coupled with 6 years experience, OR BENG/MTech in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent qualifications coupled with 4 years experience, OR MENG in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent qualifications coupled with 3 years experience, OR PHD in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent qualifications coupled with 1 year experience. Experience: Experience withing with SANs and storage systems Experience working with storage server installations, monitoring and diagnoses Experience with hardware and storage software upgrades and repairs Experience working with Operating Systems, IAAS tools Experience working in data centres or server rooms/environments Basic experience with computer networks Basic hands-on experience in infrastructure design and automation, distributed systems, observability, CI/CD, container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes), DevOps/SRE practices and cloud-native technologies. Experience working in international teams or initiatives that intersect with data platforms, storage, networking, and systems engineering domains. Knowledge: Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including performance optimisation, fault tolerance, and resource scheduling within Linux-based environments. Hands-on experience monitoring, diagnosing, and repairing (break/fix) various OEM hardware, including HPE, Dell, and Super Micro systems. Familiarity with containerised environments (Docker, Podman), orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Helm), and container runtime architectures (e.g., CRI). Knowledge in infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD methodologies, utilising tools such as GitLab CI, Ansible, and Terraform (advantageous). Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including cabling and basic diagnostic procedures. Experience in asset management practices, including maintaining asset registers, system and architectural mapping, warranty and service tracking, and related tools/processes. Experience working with service levels (SLAs) and an understanding of operational frameworks such as Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), ITIL, and COBIT Knowledge of IT security principles, especially regarding change management, physical and logical access control. Awareness and adherence to Health and Safety standards and best practices. Please call us on
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SKA Mid
1 week ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SKA Observatory Full time R1 500 000 - R2 040 000 per yearWe are sharing this role on behalf of our partner, SARAO.The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.In South Africa, the SKAO is...
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SKA-Mid Commissioning Scientists
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeAt the SKAO we are coordinating a global effort to deliver the next generation of radio telescopes. Headquartered in the UK, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, the SKAO will be one observatory operating two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. The SKAO became an intergovernmental organisation in 2021. The two facilities cover...
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SKA-Mid Commissioning Scientists
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeAt the SKAO we are coordinating a global effort to deliver the next generation of radio telescopes. Headquartered in the UK, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, the SKAO will be one observatory operating two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. The SKAO became an intergovernmental organisation in 2021. The two facilities cover...
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Controls Software Engineer
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeOverview The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond. In South Africa, the SKAO is collaborating with SARAO to operate and support...
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Controls Software Engineer
6 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeOverview The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting‑edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond. In South Africa, the SKAO is collaborating with SARAO to operate and...
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SKA Mid
4 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa The Hiring House Full timeKey Responsibilities Work manage the SKA-Mid Engineering Operations, Computing and Software and Science Operations teams, in support of construction, commissioning and operations of the SKA-Mid Telescope, optimizing costs and resources. Responsibility for the integration of new systems for SKA-Mid in partnership with the Programmes Directorate ensuring...
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SKA Mid
6 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa The Hiring House Full timeKey Responsibilities:* Work manage the SKA-Mid Engineering Operations, Computing and Software and Science Operations teams, in support of construction, commissioning and operations of the SKA-Mid Telescope, optimizing costs and resources.* Responsibility for the integration of new systems for SKA-Mid in partnership with the Programmes Directorate ensuring...
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Enterprise Storage Engineer
6 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeA leading research organization in Cape Town seeks an SKA-Mid Storage Engineer to support enterprise storage systems for the mid frequency telescope project. The role includes maintaining storage platforms, supporting disaster recovery operations, and collaborating with teams for system improvements. Strong troubleshooting skills are essential, along with a...
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Administration Officer
4 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeOverview The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Role Overview Enabled by cutting‑edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond. In South Africa, the SKAO is collaborating with SARAO to...
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Administration Officer
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeThe SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond. In South Africa, the SKAO is collaborating with SARAO to operate and support the...
