Specialist Support Engineer – Systems Virtualization, Storage Infrastructure

Sabenza IT

Specialist Support Engineer managing systems virtualization and storage infrastructure at Sabenza IT. Focused on technical expertise in VMware, IBM storage, and Veeam solutions.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeBryanston • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and maintain VMware virtual infrastructure environments and associated virtualization solutions.
Design, implement, monitor, and optimize virtualization infrastructure for performance, scalability, and resilience.
Ensure high availability and operational continuity of virtualized environments.
Oversee enterprise backup infrastructure and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication.
Administer and maintain backup systems for enterprise and operational technology environments.
Manage user backup infrastructure and ensure backup integrity, retention, and recovery procedures are effective.
Administer IBM storage infrastructure, including storage arrays, tape systems, fibre infrastructure, and associated hardware solutions.
Manage server hardware infrastructure and associated technologies.
Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, and performance across systems environments.
Perform upgrades, patch management, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance activities.
Execute infrastructure-related projects and special assignments as required.
Liaise with, coordinate, and manage third-party contractors and service providers.
Participate in infrastructure planning, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date MIS operational and technical documentation.
Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and operational procedures.
Adhere to Air Products’ safety standards and Basis Safety Practice (BSP) activities.
Support audit, compliance, and risk management activities where required.
Participate in standby, after-hours support, rotational on-call duties, and weekend support where required.
Travel to operational sites as required to support infrastructure operations and projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent qualification.
MCSA/MCSE: Windows Server Certification
MCITP Enterprise Administrator for Windows Server
VMware Certified Professional (VCP6/VCP7/VCP8/VCP9)
IBM Certified Specialist certifications in: IBM System X, IBM Storage, IBM Tape, IBM Fibre
Veeam Certified Backup Specialist
Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Windows Server Systems Administrator.
Minimum 10 years’ experience administering VMware environments.
Minimum 10 years’ experience as an IBM Storage Administrator.
Minimum 10 years’ experience administering enterprise backup solutions using Veeam.
Proven experience supporting enterprise-level infrastructure environments.
Experience working in highly available and mission-critical environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional benefits not listed

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Hard Skills & Tools

VMwareVeeam Backup & ReplicationIBM storage infrastructurebackup systems administrationserver hardware managementinfrastructure monitoringpatch managementtroubleshootingdisaster recovery solutionsvirtualization infrastructure design

Soft Skills

project managementcommunicationcoordinationproblem-solvingteam collaborationdocumentationcontinuous improvementoperational continuityaudit supportrisk management

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information SystemsMCSA/MCSE: Windows Server CertificationMCITP Enterprise Administrator for Windows ServerVMware Certified Professional (VCP6/VCP7/VCP8/VCP9)IBM Certified Specialist in IBM StorageIBM Certified Specialist in IBM TapeIBM Certified Specialist in IBM FibreVeeam Certified Backup Specialist