Data Centre Engineer at Farsight Africa Group

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE:

Configure, install and implement a new data centre. The job role requires one to work collaboratively with the client, the development team and various stakeholders to ensure delivery of all products in an efficient, timely manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspection of delivered hardware to confirm accuracy and matching standards.
• Installation of servers, network and other hardware tools to the data center.
• Installation and management of security appliance to the data center to ensure optimum server and client side security.
• Integration of new hardware and servers to the data center configurations.
• Administer installation and maintenance of organization data center.
• Monitor all activities related to analysis and implement all data center plans.
• Supervise designing and evaluation of all server systems according to measurement of process.
• Maintain expert knowledge on all applications and its use on systems for various critical systems.
• Maintain effective professional relationships with IT relationship managers.
• Any other duties assigned by management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems / Management Information Systems or a related field of study.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Information Technology field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in technical management.
• Ability to diagnose faults, oversee user-testing, and implement required changes.
• Ensure optimal hardware and software functionality as well as network security.
• Evidence of continuing education, such as certifications would be an added advantage.
• Ability to travel

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent client facing and internal verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision making and supervising teams.
• Ability to work in a high pressure, deadline driven environment.
• Ability to predict challenges and proactively head-off obstacles.
• Excellent problem solving skills, innovative and solutions oriented.