It Infrastructure

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative telecommunications firm seeks an IT Infrastructure Specialist to enhance their IT systems. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining critical IT infrastructure while collaborating with the cloud operations team. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving and leadership skills, ensuring alignment of IT initiatives with strategic goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an exciting IT transformation process in a hybrid working environment, offering a chance to make a significant impact in the telecommunications sector.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT required.
• Strong competencies in IT infrastructure design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain IT infrastructure for optimal performance.
• Support the CIO in IT transformation and manage SLAs.
• Collaborate with departments to implement IT solutions.

Skills

IT infrastructure design

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Leadership skills

IT security best practices

Cloud computing

Virtualization technologies

Education

Diploma in Computer Science

National Diploma in Engineering

National Diploma in Information Technology

Job description

IT Infrastructure Specialist required in Centurion, on a hybrid working model (3 days in office) for a 12-month contract within the telecommunications industry.

This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation's IT infrastructure.

This includes managing servers, networks, and other critical IT systems to ensure optimal performance and security.

The specialist will support the CIO in the IT transformation process, align IT infrastructure initiatives with strategic objectives, and work closely with the cloud operations team.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and maintain the organisation's IT infrastructure.
2. Manage servers, networks, and other critical IT systems.
3. Support the CIO in the IT transformation process.
4. Ensure alignment of IT infrastructure initiatives with strategic objectives.
5. Work with the cloud operations team to ensure optimal cloud infrastructure performance and reliability.
6. Manage service-level agreements (SLAs).
7. Provide support for software applications, ensuring issue resolution and minimal downtime.
8. Carry out server administration tasks, including system monitoring and maintenance.
9. Offer desktop support to internal users, resolving hardware, software, and network issues.
10. Provide assistance with server-related problems.
11. Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement IT solutions.
12. Ensure IT systems are fully operational through regular system checks and updates.

Requirements:

• Diploma / National Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology.
• Competencies in IT infrastructure design and implementation.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of IT security best practices.
• Experience with cloud computing and virtualization technologies.

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