Engineer – Data Protection

RMV Solution; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in enterprise IT solutions is seeking an experienced Data Protection Engineer in Cape Town to design and support data protection systems. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience with technologies like Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva. Responsibilities include monitoring operations, ensuring compliance, and collaboration with teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data protection and backup technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Dell Data Protection, Veeam & Druva.
• Familiar with HCI, VMware & enterprise storage.

Responsibilities

• Design & implement backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise data protection operations.
• Align backup solutions with compliance and regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams and vendors.
• Provide training and support to users.
• Document procedures and generate system reports.

Skills

Data protection technologies

Dell Data Protection

Veeam

Druva

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Relevant certifications (e.g., Veeam Certified Engineer, Druva, Dell)

Tools

HCI

VMware

Enterprise storage

Job description

RMV Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leader in enterprise IT solutions. We're looking for an experienced Data Protection Engineer to join their team and take ownership of designing, implementing, and supporting world-class data protection systems.

About the Role

Youll be responsible for ensuring the security, integrity, and recoverability of digital assets both for our client and their customers using technologies such as Dell Data Protection, Veeam, Microsoft, and Druva. This role blends technical execution with compliance, operational excellence, and disaster recovery.

What Youll Do

Design & implement backup and disaster recovery solutions

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise data protection operations

Align backup solutions with compliance and regulatory needs

Collaborate with infrastructure teams and vendors

Provide training and support to users

Document procedures and generate system reports

Requirements

5+ years of experience in data protection and backup technologies

Strong proficiency in Dell Data Protection, Veeam & Druva

Familiar with HCI, VMware & enterprise storage

Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Relevant certifications (e.g., Veeam Certified Engineer, Druva, Dell)

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team where your expertise in data protection will make a real impact.