Job Description
About the Role
Datonomy Solutions (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Senior Technical Consultant to act as a technical authority across storage, backup, and data management environments. The role is responsible for designing, integrating, and optimising enterprise infrastructure solutions across multiple platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, compliance, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise storage solutions across SAN, NAS, Object Storage, and HCI environments
- Configure and optimise storage platforms (e.g. Dell PowerMax, NetApp, Hitachi, Pure Storage)
- Define and implement storage tiering strategies aligned to workload performance and cost
- Develop capacity planning models and forecasting reports
- Lead storage refresh, migration, consolidation, and upgrade programmes
- Ensure high availability, resilience, and scalability of storage environments
- Architect and implement backup solutions (e.g. Commvault, Veeam, NetBackup, Rubrik, Cohesity)
- Define and manage backup policies, retention strategies, and scheduling
- Design and execute Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies and testing
- Optimise backup performance (compression, deduplication, window reduction)
- Integrate backup environments with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Develop and implement enterprise archiving strategies (structured & unstructured data)
- Deploy archiving solutions (e.g. IBM Optim, Mimecast, Enterprise Vault)
- Ensure compliance with: POPIA, SARB, SARS, National Archives Act
- Define data classification, retention, and lifecycle policies
- Support governance and audit requirements across the data estate
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) across storage and data management technologies
- Provide technical guidance on solution design and integration across platforms
- Align infrastructure solutions with enterprise architecture and business strategy
- Mentor engineers and contribute to capability development within GT
- Engage stakeholders across architecture, engineering, and operations teams
Requirements
- Strong experience in enterprise storage environments (SAN/NAS/Object)
- Deep knowledge of storage vendors: Dell EMC (PowerMax, Compellent), NetApp, Hitachi (VSP, HUSVM, HUS)
- Experience with backup technologies: Commvault, NetBackup, Veeam (advantageous)
Systems & Operating Environments
- UNIX: Solaris, AIX
- Linux: Red Hat (RHCE preferred)
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Virtualisation: VMware (VCP preferred)
Networking & Infrastructure
- Cisco Nexus, Cisco Fabric, Cisco UCS
- SAN technologies: Brocade SAN switches, Cisco MDS
- Load balancing: F5 Big-IP
Cloud & Modern Platforms
- Exposure to cloud environments: Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP
- Hybrid infrastructure and cloud integration experience
Additional Technical Capabilities
- Capacity planning and performance optimisation
- Disaster Recovery (DR) and business continuity
- Data lifecycle management and governance
- Infrastructure automation (nice-to-have)
Key Competencies
- Strong solution design and systems thinking
- Ability to operate across multiple technologies and domains
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and advisory skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to work in complex, enterprise-scale environments
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 8–12+ years’ experience in enterprise infrastructure/storage engineering
- Proven experience in large-scale banking or financial services environments
- Strong track record in leading complex infrastructure initiatives
- Comfortable operating at both hands-on technical and strategic advisory levels
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About Education/Training Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the education and training sector is a vibrant industry that offers various opportunities for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. Typically, job seekers in this field can expect to find roles in schools, universities, vocational training institutions, and corporate training departments. Generally, these roles involve designing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs and services.
When it comes to salaries, education and training professionals in Gauteng typically earn broad ranges that vary depending on factors like experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries can range from R400 000 to R800 000 per annum for entry-level positions, with more senior roles potentially commanding higher salaries up to R1,5 million or more. However, it’s essential to note that actual salaries can differ significantly depending on the specific employer, location, and industry.
Common skills required for education and training professionals in Gauteng include communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to design and deliver engaging educational content, technical expertise in areas like instructional design, learning management systems, or educational technology. Other essential skills often include project management, coaching, and adult learning principles. Proficiency in English, Afrikaans, or other official languages is also highly valued, depending on the specific role.
The education and training sector is a diverse field that employs professionals across various industries, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. In Gauteng, these roles are often found in corporate training departments, schools, universities, vocational training institutions, and government agencies. The financial services sector, for instance, frequently requires educators to develop training programs for employees, while the technology industry may hire trainers to educate staff on new software or systems.
For those interested in pursuing a career in education and training, there are numerous opportunities for development and advancement. Typically, professionals in this field can move into leadership roles, such as program managers, department heads, or even directors of training. Others may opt for specialized fields like instructional design, educational technology, or learning and development. With experience, it’s common for educators to transition into roles that leverage their expertise in adult learning principles, coaching, or mentoring.
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