The posting
Technical Specialist - Johannesburg
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, configure, and support IaaS, BaaS, and DRaaS solutions.
- Manage and maintain Hitachi storage solutions and Azure-based infrastructure.
- Provide proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of incidents.
- Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to align with business continuity requirements.
- Work closely with internal teams and vendors to optimize infrastructure performance.
- Ensure compliance with IT security standards, governance, and policies.
- Prepare documentation, technical reports, and solution designs.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years experience in technical infrastructure roles.
- Strong knowledge of:IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) BaaS (Backup as a Service) DRaaS (Disaster Recovery as a Service)
- Hands-on experience with:Hitachi Vantara technologies (storage/backup/DR solutions) Microsoft Azure (infrastructure, backup & recovery, DR site setup)
- Relevant certifications (at least one of the below):Hitachi Vantara Certified Professional/Expert (e.g., Storage Solutions, Implementation Specialist) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Other related certifications in IaaS/DR/Cloud Solutions beneficial
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and client-facing ability.



