Enterprise Backup & Disaster Recovery Specialist

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 450,000 - 650,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is seeking an Enterprise Systems Specialist for Backup and Disaster Recovery to support and administer enterprise backup, recovery, and DR services within ICTS. The role ensures availability, integrity, recoverability, and protection of enterprise systems, data, and infrastructure through monitoring, testing and operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, with 4+ years in enterprise infrastructures, and experience

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or in a related field
  • 4+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure or backup administration environments
  • Relevant backup, disaster recovery or infrastructure certifications will be advantageous
  • Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam)
  • Experience supporting virtualised and enterprise server environments
  • Experience with disaster recovery procedures, testing and business continuity processes
  • Experience in the Higher Education environment will be advantageous
  • Experience with enterprise backup technologies such as Veeam or similar solutions
  • Familiarity with VMware and virtualization technologies
  • Understanding of SAN, storage and enterprise infrastructure environments
  • Experience with monitoring, troubleshooting and performance analysis
  • Knowledge of scripting and automation fundamentals
  • Understanding of ITIL, change management and operational best practices

Responsibilities

  • Enterprise backup and recovery administration
  • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
  • Linux and Windows server administration
  • Infrastructure and Storage Support
  • Monitoring and Operational Support
  • Documentation and Continuous Improvement
  • Participation in ICTS Projects and Initiatives
  • Support Services and Shared Operational Duties
  • Enterprise backup and recovery administration
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity knowledge
  • Good understanding of disaster recovery and backup methodologies
  • Linux and Windows server administration
  • VMware and virtualization knowledge
  • SAN and storage management understanding
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Monitoring and reporting skills
  • Technical documentation skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and within a team

Job description

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is seeking an Enterprise Systems Specialist for Backup and Disaster Recovery to support and administer enterprise backup, recovery, and DR services within ICTS. The role ensures availability, integrity, recoverability, and protection of enterprise systems, data, and infrastructure through monitoring, testing and operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, with 4+ years in enterprise infrastructures, and experience

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