Specialist: Backup and Storage

2 days ago

Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa BCX Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Job description

Backup & Infrastructure Systems Engineer (Commvault) – Backup and/or Storage | Western Cape Based | Fixed Term Contract | Immediate Start

Core Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and motivated
Backup and/or Storage Systems Engineer (Commvault)
to join our dynamic technology team in the
Western Cape
. This is a
Fixed Term Contract
opportunity, and we are looking for someone who is
available to start immediately
.

In this role, you will be responsible for installing, monitoring, testing, and maintaining cloud and infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on
backup and storage technologies
. You will also provide expert technical support, proactive troubleshooting, and strategic recommendations to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, maintain, and administer enterprise backup and storage software solutions.
  • Execute backup and storage changes through the Change Management process, ensuring successful completion within agreed service windows.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues within backup and storage environments, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
  • Perform system administration for backup and storage platforms, maintaining reliability, data integrity, and compliance.
  • Analyze current infrastructure, providing insights and recommendations for performance optimization and capacity planning.
  • Collaborate with internal support teams and external vendors to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, providing detailed root cause analysis and preventative solutions.
  • Plan, test, and apply software patches, upgrades, and updates to maintain system integrity and meet compliance standards.
  • Review and optimize backup and storage schedules, policies, and operational procedures according to best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Produce and maintain documentation, including backup and restore reports (SLA metrics, job status, capacity usage, etc.).
  • Document operational processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
  • Participate in disaster recovery testing and exercises to ensure data resilience and business continuity.

Core Skills & Technical Competencies

  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across backup and storage environments.
  • Comprehensive understanding of ICT infrastructure technologies.
  • High attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade backup and/or storage platforms (Commvault, Veritas, Veeam, etc.).
  • Proven ability to manage hybrid environments (on-premises, virtualized, and cloud).

Behavioural Competencies

  • Applying Expertise and Technology
  • Deciding and Initiating Action
  • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
  • Following Instructions and Procedures
  • Working Collaboratively with People
  • Professionalism, Accountability, and Reliability

Qualifications

  • Minimum:
  • NQF Level 6: 3-year Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science
  • OR
    NQF Level 4: Grade 12 with equivalent experience
  • Preferred (Advantageous):
  • NQF Level 6: 3-year Degree or National Diploma in Engineering

Experience

  • Minimum
    5 years
    of hands-on system engineering experience,
  • OR
    7 years
    of relevant experience for candidates with Grade 12.

Required Certifications

  • Commvault Certification (Essential)
  • Veritas NetBackup 8.2 Certification
  • Veeam (with Replication) Certification
  • Veritas Appliance Certification (Flex and Access)
  • VMware & vSphere Certification
  • Microsoft Windows and Linux Certifications
  • ITIL Foundation

Why Join Us?

At BCX, we value innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. You'll be joining a future-focused team dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and data protection solutions that power business transformation.

You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Work with industry-leading
    backup and storage technologies
    like Commvault and Veritas.
  • Collaborate with highly skilled IT professionals across multiple infrastructure domains.
  • Contribute to enterprise-level cloud and data reliability projects.
  • Grow your technical expertise through ongoing learning and certification support.
  • If you're passionate about
    backup and storage engineering
    , data protection, and system reliability, and are ready to start immediately, we'd love to hear from you.

Employment Type

Contract

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