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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Data Centre Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Durban (Durban CBD)
  • Posted 18 Apr 2025 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 14 days
  • Job 2606999 - Ref 878000004094685
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About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Data Centre Specialist to join our IT infrastructure team. This pivotal role is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust network infrastructure within our data centres. As a key member of the team, you will ensure that all network components operate with optimal performance, security, and reliability, supporting the seamless delivery of critical services across the organization.


The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in enterprise-level data centre environments, a deep understanding of network architecture across all layers—from core to access—and a proactive approach to network security and troubleshooting. If you're passionate about high-performance networking, thrive in dynamic environments, and are ready to take ownership of complex infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.




RequirementsData Centre Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the network infrastructure within data centres. This role ensures optimal performance, security, and reliability of all data centre network components.


Responsibilities:


  • Design and deploy data centre network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
  • Configure and manage network devices to ensure stable and secure
  • Oversee the physical and virtual network environments within the data centre.
  • Ensure the data centres infrastructure is scalable and meets the organizations needs.
  • Implement and manage security measures to protect data centre networks from threats.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
  • Conduct regular network performance tests and inspections.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for data centre network issues.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to resolve complex problems.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and data centre layouts.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.



Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in network engineering, particularly within data centres.
  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or similar.



Skills:
  • Data centre network design and management
  • Network configuration and management
  • Network security and firewall management
    • Wireless
    • Core layer
    • Distribution layer
    • Access layer
    • General Data Center knowledge (essential)


Desired Skills:

  • Data centre network design and management
  • Network configuration and management
  • Network security and firewall management
  • wireless
  • core layer
  • distribution layer

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Diploma

About The Employer:


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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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