Technical Specialist

Technical Specialist - Cape Town

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and support IaaS, BaaS, and DRaaS solutions.
• Manage and maintain Hitachi storage solutions and Azure-based infrastructure.
• Provide proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of incidents.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to align with business continuity requirements.
• Work closely with internal teams and vendors to optimize infrastructure performance.
• Ensure compliance with IT security standards, governance, and policies.
• Prepare documentation, technical reports, and solution designs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience in technical infrastructure roles.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
  • BaaS (Backup as a Service)
  • DRaaS (Disaster Recovery as a Service)
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Hitachi Vantara technologies (storage/backup/DR solutions)
  • Microsoft Azure (infrastructure, backup & recovery, DR site setup)
• Relevant certifications (at least one of the below):
  • Hitachi Vantara Certified Professional/Expert (e.g., Storage Solutions, Implementation Specialist)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
  • Other related certifications in IaaS/DR/Cloud Solutions beneficial
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing ability.