Tech Officer: Jnr Systems Engineer- Backup

Date: 19 Mar 2026

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: BCXP

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions
Department EIS
Job grade OP2

 

Core Description

Under general supervision, responsible for administration, maintenance and modification of Backup application and infrastructure. Operates closely with customer to determine requirements and resolve problems. Provides general technical consulting on backup systems to customers and field service engineers.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

  • Install, maintain, update, and administer Backup software.
  • Performs backup changes using Change management process and ensures all backups are properly run and completed within agreed backup windows
  • Diagnose Backup platform issues and troubleshoot Backup environment for optimal performance and resolve issues promptly.
  • System Administration of Windows / Linux / Backup Systems, Backup Appliances and Backup Storage.
  • Perform analysis of backup infrastructure and makes recommendations on improvements to meet business need and future capacity.
  • Provide On-Call support for backup job failures, user restore needs, and tape, tape drive and tape vaulting issues
  • Design moderately complex programs and program modifications from supplied specifications, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.
  • Document all work including test results in accordance with agreed standards, methods, and procedures in a clear and concise manner.
  • Participates in technical exercises for disaster recovery to ensure high reliability and efficiency.
  • Timeously responds to instructions or follows agreed plans to successfully install or remove software, using supplied installation instructions and tools in alignment with agreed standards, including where appropriate those for electrical work

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Troubleshooting
ICT Knowledge
Attention to detail
Infrastructure Technology
Problem solving

Core Behavioural Competencies

Job Match
Coping with pressures & setbacks
Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
Following instructions & procedures
Working with people
Deciding & Initiating Action

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 4: Grade 12 National Diploma

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

2 years’ System Engineering experience in ICT Backup Environment

Certifications

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Span of Control 0
Level of Engagement Clients, senior level specialists

 

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Ability to cope under pressure
Ability to work extended /long hours as and when required

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Hybrid Remote Worker
Non-Billable