Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit Solutions Department Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) Job grade S6

 

Core Description

Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Veeam backup and recovery solutions within an organization. Veeam is a popular data protection and availability software platform, primarily used for physical, virtual and cloud environments. The role of a Veeam Engineer is critical in ensuring data integrity, availability, and disaster recovery capabilities

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions Implement and support Veeam back-up and replication solutions tailored to meet the organisation’s data protection & recovery needs. Configure and maintain Veeam back- up and replication infrastructure to ensure optimal performance & scalability. Oversee daily back- ups and recovery operations to ensure data integrity and adherence to back-up policies and procedures. Monitor and troubleshoot Veeam environments for issues, performance pro-active troubleshooting and to resolve incidents to minimize downtime. Provide capacity planning by accessing storage requirements, planning for growth and optimizing resource utilization within the Veeam infrastructure. Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures using Veeam tools to ensure business continuity in the event of data loss of system failures. Ensure data security by implementing encryption, access controls and compliance measures as required by industry standards and regulations. Maintain up-to-date documentation of Veeam configurations, procedures, and recovery processes. Collaborate with cross- functional teams Core Functional Skills & Capabilities TeamworkDisaster ManagementProblem solvingCommunicationCore Behavioural Competencies Working with peopleAdhering to principles and valuesPlanning & OrganisingDelivering Results & Meeting customer expectationsCoping with pressures & setbacksMinimum Qualifications NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Information TechnologyOR NQF 4: Grade 12Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage Experience

3 years’ general IT experience in a Server/Storage/Backups support role. Experience with Hyper-V or Vmware is preferred.

OR

5 years’ general IT experience in a Server/Storage/Backups support role. Experience with Hyper-V or Vmware is preferred.

Certifications VMware VCPVEEAMProfessional Memberships in Relevant Industry Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Engagement will all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.

Special Requirements / Employment Condition Valid Drivers licenseWilling to travelWorkplace / Physical Requirements Hybrid Remote WorkerBillable