Senior Deployment Engineeer

Remuneration:	R55000 - R60000 per month cost-to-company
Location:	Midrand
Education level:	Honours
Job level:	Management (Jnr - Mid, 1-4 yrs)
Own transport required:	Yes
Travel requirement:	Often
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#FP168
Company:	Finding Personnel

Job title: Senior deployment engineer
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Industry: Information Technology and AI Services
Salary / CTC: R55,000 – R60,000 (Depending on qualifications, experience, and current earnings)
Reporting to: General Manager – AI and Services

Job summary:

The senior deployment engineer will manage and execute complex deployment projects across various vendor platforms. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with technology providers to ensure successful implementations and optimisations. Additionally, the senior deployment engineer will mentor and assist the deployment team in various projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the technical lead for deployment projects, offering guidance on best practices, troubleshooting, and process optimisation.
• Identify and implement improvements in deployment processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support other deployment engineers on projects.
• Implement and configure systems and applications from various vendors, ensuring proper integration and functionality.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and stakeholders during deployment processes.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices across multiple vendors.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute software, hardware, and network system deployments across various platforms.
• Develop and maintain deployment plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve deployment issues to minimise downtime and disruptions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive deployment documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration details, and procedures.
• Prepare and present deployment status reports and post-deployment reviews to stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all deployment activities, adhering to organisational standards.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of systems and applications post-deployment to ensure performance and functionality standards are met.
• Address any issues or discrepancies discovered during testing.
• Develop and maintain detailed deployment plans, including risk management, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
• Work closely with vendors to understand their systems, tools, and requirements, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance within our infrastructure.
• Manage vendor relationships to address any deployment-related concerns.
• Collaborate with project managers, system administrators, and other IT professionals to ensure successful deployment projects.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors to align on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Engage with clients to understand their requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure successful deployment and integration of solutions.

Experience and knowledge:

• Minimum of five years of experience in deployment engineering or a related role, with a focus on multi-vendor environments.
• Experience as a team leader is an advantage.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) is advantageous.

Skills and education:

• Matric with mathematics is essential; a relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Vendor-specific professional level certification is an advantage (Huawei, Alcatel-Lucent, Ruckus, DELL, Nutanix, SuperMicro, etc.).
• Proficiency with deployment tools and technologies across various vendors.
• Strong understanding of networking, server configurations, and cloud technologies.
• Above average computer literacy in MS Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in Linux and Windows environments.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to guide and assist other engineers in project deployments.

Personal attributes and qualities:

• Ability to work flexible hours and respond to deployment emergencies outside of regular business hours when needed.
• Mature, outgoing, positive individual.
• Self-managed, proactive, and takes accountability.
• Enjoys and can engage with diverse people, including different cultures, religions, and belief systems.
• High level of energy, motivated, and driven.
• Team player with good collaboration skills.

Compliance competencies:

• Perform all duties with integrity, adhering to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all relevant legal, contractual, and other requirements as mandated by the company code of conduct.
• Stay updated with changes in applicable compliance obligations, controls, and measures relevant to the role.
• Actively and visibly support staff to perform with integrity, adhering to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all relevant legal, contractual, and other requirements.

Extras:

• Travel required: Yes
• Driver’s licence and vehicle: Yes
• Grooming: Must be well-groomed and present a positive corporate image.
• Languages: English

Posted on 15 Aug 08:49, Closing date 14 Oct