Infrastructure Specialist

4 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Transnet Full time

**_ Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the_**
**_designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating_**
**_Division._**

**_ Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)_**

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**_ Operating Division : TPT POD Corporate H/O_**

**_ Position Title : Infrastructure Specialist_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : ICT_**

**_ Location : Durban_**

**_ Reporting To : Executive Manager: ICT_**

**_ Grade Level : F_**

**_ Reference Number : 203371_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**

To manage the delivery of infrastructure support services nationally. To manage and support all hardware infrastructure of

the datacentres and provide support and maintenance of these datacentres nationally for TPT. To oversee the provision of

networking, server deployments, virtualisation and backup strategy in TPT ICT. To support group-wide initiatives around

transversal services in infrastructure and active directory environments. To ensure compliance to all policies and procedures

relating to areas of responsibility. To manage all software licenses and hardware maintenance and renewal of warranties. To

manage patching and antivirus and capacity planning for Infrastructure requirements. To ensure adequate redundancy and

disaster recovery and continuity is available and processes are in place. Develop business, information, technical and

solution specification documentation. Contribute to the overall alignment of ICT delivery to the needs of the business.

**_ Position outputs:_**

1. Design of infrastructure architectures that meet business requirements and are consistent with the enterprise architectural

standards by working with constituents and Transnet Group Enterprise Architecture to gain consensus and establish

architectural standards, policies and directions

2. Assist in compiling, rollout and maintenance of ICT Roadmap

3. Provide expertise in the definition, adoption and adherence to infrastructure architecture

strategies, processes and standards.

4. Manage new solution deployments (Project Management)

5. Delivers infrastructure for large initiatives

6. Define solutions for technical projects and capacity planning

7. Develop business, information, technical, solution specification documentation

8. Review and assess impact of proposed changes to current infrastructure

9. Provide technology assistance and direction to other projects, ensuring that all technologies work effectively together.

10. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget when project managing projects

11. Assist compiling operational and capital budgets for future infrastructure implementations and projects and support

12. Monitor adherence to corporate standards in design and testing of infrastructure and datacentres

13. Generate and maintain cross functional roadmaps

14. Research, collaborate and influence 3rd party vendors to develop innovative solutions

16. Ensure delivered products meet the needs of business

17. Captures decisions on technology required to support general infrastructure requirements (e.g. file sharing, server

environment) as well as hardware and software

18. Function as a solutions technical lead within the pre-project phase of a project, including

the development or oversight of future state infrastructure designs

19. Contribute to the overall alignment of ICT delivery to the business needs

20. Be actively involved in the tender process regarding new infrastructure technology projects

21. Work closely with 3rd party vendors regarding new technology and current technology upgrades.

22. Collaborate with Group and other Business units on infrastructure standardisation

23. Prepare specifications and reports, deliver oral presentations, and explain complex technical concepts in simple terms

24. Customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to customer business needs

25. Perform other ad hoc technical duties as required

26. Perform datacentre monitoring and adherence to governance, SOP and audit requirements and completion of checklists

**_ Qualifications & Experience:_**
- Relevant B-degree or B. Tech National/Advanced Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Computer Science or Information Technology/

Systems
- 4 years IT&S Operations Management in Server / Infrastructure/ Network Management experience
- At least 1 year in datacentre management
- Cloud (IaaS) experience preferred
- Transnet leadership Development Programme (advantage)

**_ Competencies:_**
- Service Design
- Service Operation
- Continual Service Improvement
- Financial Management
- Disru



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