Specialist Support Engineer - Systems Virtualization & Storage Infrastructure

Johannesburg North
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT Manufacturing
Reference: 2326118

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Employer: Air Products South Africa (Pty) Limited

Overview & Key Responsibilities

This role is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, maintenance, support and reporting of the MIS Systems Virtualization, Storage and backup infrastructure of Air Products South Africa. The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

1. Manage the VMware Virtual Infrastructure within the virtualised infrastructure and solutions.

2. Oversee the backup infrastructure and solutions for enterprise and operational technology using Veeam Backup & Replication.

3. Administer the user backup infrastructure effectively.

4. Manage the server hardware infrastructure and associated solutions.

5. Handle and execute special projects as assigned.

6. Liaise with and manage third-party contractors.

7. Maintain and update MIS documentation accurately.

8. Ensure strict compliance and conformance to Air Products' safety procedures. 9. Adhere to and implement BSP (Basis Safety Practice) activities consistently.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or equivalent is required.

2. Certifications in MCSA/MCSE for Windows Server are mandatory.

3. Certification as an MCITP Enterprise Administrator for Windows Server is essential.

4. VMware Certified Professional (VCP6/VCP7/VCP8/VCP9) certification is required.

5. IBM Certified Specialist credentials in System X, IBM Storage, IBM Tape, and IBM Fibre are mandatory.

6. A Veeam Certified Backup Specialist certification is necessary.

7. A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Systems Administrator on Windows Server is required.

8. A minimum of 10 years of experience as a VMware Administrator is essential.

9. A minimum of 10 years of experience as an IBM Storage Administrator is required.

10. A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Backup Administrator using Veeam is necessary.

11. Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation is mandatory.

12. Willingness to travel as an operational requirement of the role is essential. 13. Availability to work regular shifts, weekends, or participate in rotational on-call duties is required.

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About Air Products South Africa (Pty) Limited

Air Products South Africa manufactures, supplies and distributes a wide variety of industrial and specialty gas products to the Southern African region. Founded in 1969, the company has enjoyed consistent growth, establishing itself as an industry leader in the production of reliable, high quality gases. It is also an acknowledged thought leader in areas such as the sustainability of the industrial gas industry, and in supply chain management.

The company has grown rapidly, utilising its world-class production and distribution facilities throughout Southern Africa to become one of the largest supplier in the on-site and pipeline markets, as well as a leader in the bulk, cylinder, and specialty gas supply markets. Our fleet of cryogenic tankers and cylinder trucks provide reliable supplies of liquid and gaseous oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen and carbon dioxide to major companies in the steel, stainless steel, chemical, petrochemical and engineering industries. We also specialise in state-of-the-art blending technology, supplying gas mixtures of the highest purity and quality.

Our ISO 9001 listing is a foundation upon which our process of continuous improvement makes us a world-class gas supplier, adding value to our customers, products and services. The company is also ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 22000 (Food Grade Certification) accredited and 5 star NOSA rated, and is a frequent recipient of local and international industry safety awards. Our brand research reveals that the calibre of our people is the Air Products difference. Their integrity, understanding, and passion create the essence of our brand personality, and of Air Products as an organisation. While the positive qualities of our people may not be as tangible as an air separation plant or a cylinder of gas, our brand is implicitly understood as a vital part of the total value we offer to our customers.