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Senior Network Engineer
Job Ref
272277
Job Type
Permanent
Employer Type
Recruitment Agency
Date Added
23 Feb 2017
Expiry Date 9 Apr 2017
Expiry Date 9 Apr 2017
* There have been 14 applications to this job.
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Employer:
Datacentrix
Location:
South Africa
Salary:
Negotiable
Benefits:
Role details:
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Description of Role This role provides engineering and support ofenterprise Network services and management. The network engineer will be responsible for overseeingthe design, installation, configuration and maintenance of client and our own networkinfrastructure. This includes engineering to optimize converge network infrastructurecomponents for our clients.Successful support requires authoritative subject matterexpertise in the areas of Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks and Firewalladministration.
Definition of Responsibilities:
Taking ownership of technical issues on server and related infrastructure.
Engineering, designing, configuring, installing, integrating, maintaining, andtroubleshooting of enterprise LAN/WLAN/WAN networks and systems (enterprise converged networks,wired and wireless).
Assessment and optimization of the LAN/WLAN/WAN networks,through network monitoring, statistics, and daily health checks.
Coordinatingservice calls and schedules appointments with service providers to ensure satisfactory resolution ofproblems and malfunctions.
Maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentationdiagrams of Network Infrastructure.
Maintaining enterprise wide IP addressingscheme.
Research, evaluate, and recommend new tools and technologies for convergeddata/voice/video network vendor products.
Identify network trends andabnormalities and proactively take steps to prevent performance impacts to network traffic andbusiness function.
Perform pro-active support functions and reporting to maintainthe integrity of the enterprise network equipment and infrastructure.
Perform sitesurveys and coordinate with wiring vendors, in support of various wiring projects andinstallations.
Network Security - Firewalls, Intrusion detection, incidentresponse and escalation, security policy articulation and compliance checking.
Network performance evaluation, monitoring and optimization.
Design, organize,and lead any required system integration efforts required for VoIP implementation, deployment andtroubleshooting.
Troubleshooting internal and external routing problems.
Isolating and replacing failing switches.
Resolving incidents without theneed for team lead intervention.
Proactive maintenance of client infrastructureand ensure availability of all systems at all times.
Apply vendor best practisesto ensure client infrastructure is stable and run optimally.
Adherence topolicies, processes and procedures within your areas of responsibility.
Assistancewith execution of projects related to areas of responsibility
Ability toefficiently and effectively perform the technical requirements
Ability toprioritize effectively and work with a sense of urgency.
Ability to workindependently with significant “attention to detail”.
Ability tomanage issues to effectively complete in a timely fashion.
Attentiveness andexcellent communication is required at all times.
Engineers must becustomer-focused and must strive to return the customer to a working state.
Provide professional and efficient communication to the customer.
Adhere tocompany protocol of the client when on site.
Additional responsibilities asrequested by the Operations Manager or SDM.
Key Skills / Competencies
Cisco Certification -CCNA/CCNP; CCIE is a plus.
8 years’ experience in Networking and Security,with 4 years in a senior position
Minimum of 6-12 years LAN/WAN experience.
Experience in installing, configuring and maintaining Cisco / HP Networks andFirewalls.
Experience and certification in Cisco IP Telephony and WirelessSystems.
Experience with network traffic analysis, QOS, VoIP and convergednetworks.
Experience in Layer 2 technologies. E.g. STP/RSTP/VSS
Experience in Layer 3 technologies, gateway load balancing protocols (VRRP/HSRP) and dynamicrouting protocols (OSFP/BGP). Remote access VPN (IPsec, GRE, 3DES or AES VPN Tunnels) a plus.
Strong ability to troubleshoot complex multi-vendor network issues in the LAN, WLANand WAN networks.
Knowledge of Quality of Service, IPSec, Multicast and loadbalancing techniques are also essential.
Experienced in enterprise firewalldesign, implementation, and maintenance.
Strong problem-solving and logicalanalysis skills, as well as strong technical background.
Strong documentationand/or technical writing skills.
Strong working knowledge of technologiesincluding MPLS, Dynamic routing, Point-to-Point connections.
Experience indesigning, implementing and operating converged networks which should include the following: IP,MPLS, Gigabit Ethernet, VoIP, and Wireless-based technology.
Must show excellentcommunication, analytical and troubleshooting skills
Key Interpersonal skills
Teamwork
Responsibility
Attention to detail
Ability to work underpressure.
Must be honest and trustworthy at all times
Must beable to work on their own
Confidence
Must be able to managetime
Must show an analytical approach toward tasks
Must be ableto lead and skill junior support personnel.
Excellent communication skills at alllevels – verbal and written
Attitude to embrace technology