Cross Technology Managed Services Engineer (L3)

NTT Ltd.; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Managed Services Cross Technology Engineer (L3) to design, deploy, and manage hybrid infrastructures across Azure, VMware, storage, backup, and networking. You will build automation pipelines, mentor junior engineers, and lead complex projects to meet SLA expectations in a global enterprise.

The role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate across multiple domains including cloud, virtualization, storage, and security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience in a large enterprise or managed services environment.
• Experience supporting hybrid environments consisting of Microsoft Azure, VMware, enterprise storage, backup, and networking technologies.
• Proven experience deploying and managing infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Knowledge of Azure governance, monitoring, and cost optimization.
• Strong troubleshooting, collaboration and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain hybrid infrastructure platforms spanning Microsoft Azure, VMware, storage, backup, and networking.
• Build, manage, and optimize Azure environments using IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM, PowerShell, Azure CLI).
• Deploy and manage Azure services (VMs, VNets, Storage, Backup, Site Recovery).
• Design CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions for automation.
• Administer VMware vSphere/vCenter/vSAN and SRM environments.
• Manage enterprise storage (NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure, HPE) incl. SAN/NAS and zoning.
• Configure Fibre Channel SAN, zoning, multipathing, and switches.
• Implement backup/DR with Veeam, Azure Backup/Site Recovery, Rubrik, Zerto.
• Monitor cloud/on-prem infrastructure with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Investigate and resolve cross-technology incidents across cloud, virtualization, storage, backup, networking, security.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Enforce governance and security controls using Azure Policy, RBAC, Defender for Cloud.
• Support cloud migrations and hybrid-cloud projects (VMware-to-Azure).
• Identify automation and cost-optimization opportunities; mentor Level 2 engineers.
• Lead infrastructure projects, delivering on time and to standard.

Skills

Infrastructure engineering

Cloud expertise

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

AZ-104 Certification

Tools

Azure

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

PowerShell

Azure CLI

VMware vSphere

vCenter

vSAN

NetApp

Dell EMC

Pure Storage

Rubrik

Zerto

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Managed Services Cross Technology Engineer (L3) is a seasoned engineering role, responsible for providing a service to clients by proactively identifying and resolving technical incidents and problems.

Through pre-emptive service incident and resolution activities, as well as product reviews, operational improvements, operational practices, and quality assurance this role will maintain a high level of service to clients.

The primary objective of this role is to ensure zero missed service level agreement (SLA) conditions. The Managed Services Cross Technology Engineer (L3) is responsible for managing tickets of high complexity, conducts advanced and complicated tasks, and provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems.

This position uses considerable judgment and independent analysis within defined policies and practices and applies analytical thinking and deep technical expertise in achieving client outcomes, while coaching and mentoring junior team members across functions.

The Managed Services Cross Technology Engineer (L3) focusses across two or more technology domains such as (but not limited to) Cloud, Security, Networking, Applications and / or Collaboration and may also contribute to / support on project work as and when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain hybrid infrastructure platforms spanning Microsoft Azure, VMware virtualization, enterprise storage, backup, and networking technologies.
• Build, manage, and optimize Azure environments utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies, including Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, PowerShell, and Azure CLI.
• Deploy and administer Azure infrastructure services including Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Azure Storage, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Managed Disks, Azure Files, and Platform-as-a-Service offerings.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational processes.
• Administer, maintain, and support VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, and Site Recovery Manager environments.
• Manage enterprise storage platforms including NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, and other SAN/NAS solutions, ensuring performance, availability, and scalability.
• Configure and support Fibre Channel SAN environments, including storage networking, zoning, multipathing, HBA management, and SAN switch administration.
• Implement and support backup and disaster recovery solutions utilizing Veeam, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Rubrik, and Zerto technologies.
• Monitor cloud and on-premises infrastructure using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and enterprise monitoring solutions.
• Investigate and resolve complex cross-technology incidents involving cloud, virtualization, storage, backup, networking, and security platforms.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop permanent corrective actions to improve platform stability and service reliability.
• Implement infrastructure governance and security controls using Azure Policy, RBAC, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and industry best practices.
• Participate in cloud migration and modernization projects, including VMware-to-Azure migration initiatives and hybrid cloud solution implementations.
• Continuously identify opportunities for automation, operational improvement, standardization, and cost optimization.
• Mentor and coach Level 2 engineers on Azure cloud technologies, virtualization, storage, backup, and automation best practices.
• Lead technical infrastructure projects and deliver solutions within agreed timelines, quality standards, and client expectations.

Technical Knowledge and Experience

Cloud and Automation

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services.
• Experience deploying infrastructure using:
  • Terraform
  • Bicep
  • ARM Templates
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
  • PowerShell
  • Azure CLI
• Understanding of cloud architecture principles including scalability, high availability, resilience, security, and disaster recovery.
• Experience with Azure governance, policy management, RBAC, monitoring, and cost optimization.

Virtualization

• Strong experience administering:
  • VMware vSphere
  • VMware vCenter
  • VMware ESXi
  • VMware vSAN
  • VMware Site Recovery Manager
  • VMware Cloud technologies
• Understanding of hybrid cloud integration between VMware and Microsoft Azure.

Storage and SAN

• Strong knowledge of enterprise storage platforms such as:
  • NetApp ONTAP
  • Dell EMC Unity/PowerMax
  • Pure Storage
  • HPE Storage Solutions
• Experience with:
  • Fibre Channel SAN fabrics
  • Brocade Fibre Channel switches
  • SAN zoning
  • LUN provisioning
  • Storage replication
  • Storage performance optimization

Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Experience with:
  • Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Azure Backup
  • Azure Site Recovery
  • Rubrik
  • Zerto
• Knowledge of DR design, testing, and operational recovery procedures.

Networking and Security

• Enterprise networking experience, including:
  • VLANs
  • Routing
  • Firewalls
  • Load Balancers
  • VPNs
  • ExpressRoute
• Experience with cloud and infrastructure security practices.

Preferred Certifications

Required

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Highly Desirable

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate
• VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
• VMware Certified Specialist – Cloud Provider
• Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)

Beneficial

• Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
• Cisco CCNP
• PCNSE
• CISSP
• CKA
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate
• Google Professional Cloud Architect

Required Experience

• 5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience within a large enterprise or managed services environment.
• Strong experience supporting hybrid environments consisting of Microsoft Azure, VMware, enterprise storage, backup, and networking technologies.
• Demonstrated experience deploying and managing infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code methodologies.
• Experience with Azure cloud architecture, migrations, governance, monitoring, and operational management.
• Experience administering VMware virtualization and enterprise storage environments.
• Experience managing Fibre Channel SAN environments and storage networking technologies.
• Strong understanding of ITIL-based operational processes and service delivery.
• Experience working with vendors, technology partners, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

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