To manage all aspects pertaining to the availability, safety maintenance and repairs (eg. Power & Standby power) UPS and generators, air conditioning, access control, fire alarm systems, emergency and rescue systems and building systems that may affect the IT operations) of the IT facilities equipment and environment at all data centers
To Supervise the onsite management of the general services staff, contractors, vendors ensuring that all work is performed according to established practices and procedures
To be responsible for the physical security policies, procedures and adherence at all national data centers, including emergency evacuation documentation testing and training
To inspect facilities and generate inspection reports, as well as reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
Arrange to get the Data Centre's cleaned by professional body to minimize dust disturbance on a quarterly basis
To assume leadership role in developing, coordinating and maintaining comprehensive data centre recovery plans and testing program to ensure the ability to recover in the event of unforeseen disruption to facilities or technology systems
Ability to lead and direct team members, maintain schedules and project management in the event of disaster and implement special needs plan and programs
To work with IT managers and other business leaders to co-ordinate projects, manage capacity and optimise plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
To perform periodic audits of existing disaster recovery plans and report to management on any improvement that needs to be made
Co-ordinate with other IT units in planning new additions on the capacity planning with a major focus on proactively assuring adequate power and cooling in the data centre
Minimum Requirements
3 Year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Information Technology
Veeam Certificate
Linux/Unix Systems Administration
Cobit Certificate
ITIL v3 Foundation
Datacenter Certificate
Microsoft Server Administration
5 Years experience in Information Technology, Specifically in extensive Data Center environment and critical infrastructure systems
Knowledge in IT Infrastructure & equipment management and design best practice
Knowledge in data center reticulation
Knowledge in Air- Conditioning Systems
Knowledge of alarm and Fire Control Systems
Technical Knowledge of power distribution systems emergency power, UPS Systems, Fire alarms and suppression systems
Project Management Skills
Analytical and Problem Solving skills
Responsible attitude, ability to take initiatives and ownership
Ability to lead staff including prioritizing and scheduling work assignment
Strong interpersonal skills
Communications Skills
Proactive and Goal oriented
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to weigh business and IT risks and Responsibilities
Multitasking
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