Senior Deployment Engineer

SUMMARY:
Senior Deployment Engineer
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-time and Office-based
Reporting Line: General Manager - AI and Services
Contact: Chanel Lubbe – Associate Talent Specialist (chanel@carlylse.co.za)

Job Purpose
The Senior Deployment Engineer will be responsible for managing and executing complex deployment projects across a range of vendor platforms. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work seamlessly with various technology providers to ensure successful implementations and optimizations. Additionally, the Senior Deployment Engineer will mentor and assist the deployment team in their projects.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead for deployment projects, providing guidance on best practices, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing deployment processes.
- Identify and implement improvements to deployment processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support other deployment engineers in projects.
- Implement and configure systems and applications from various vendors, ensuring they are properly integrated and functional.
- Provide technical support and guidance during the deployment process to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices from multiple vendors.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute deployments of software, hardware, and network systems across multiple vendor platforms.
- Develop and maintain deployment plans, schedules, and documentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve deployment issues promptly to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Create and maintain comprehensive deployment documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration details, and deployment procedures.
- Prepare and present deployment status reports and post-deployment reviews to stakeholders.
- Ensure all deployment activities are documented accurately and comply with organizational standards.
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of systems and applications post-deployment to ensure they meet performance and functionality standards.
- Identify and 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.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure compatibility and optimal performance of their solutions within our infrastructure.
- Manage vendor relationships to address any deployment-related concerns or issues.
- 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.

Requirements
Experience and Knowledge

- Minimum of 5 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 (e.g., Huawei, Alcatel-Lucent, Ruckus, DELL, Nutanix, SuperMicro, etc.).
- Proficiency with deployment tools and technologies across various vendors (e.g., Huawei, Alcatel-Lucent, Ruckus, DELL, Nutanix, SuperMicro, etc.).
- Strong understanding of networking, server configurations, and cloud technologies.
- Above-average computer literacy in MS Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work on Linux and Windows environments.
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
- Strong understanding of networking, systems integration, and cloud 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 organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to guide and assist other engineers in project deployments.