Network Engineer
TypeFull-time job
LocationSouth Africa
Posted1 hour ago
Summary of Role
The Network Engineer supports corporate networks, implements network systems and subsystems and associated hardware and software.
Responsibilities
Must be able to perform labour intensive tasks, as well as to work after hours, on weekends and on standby when necessary
24 x 7 support for network infrastructure
Implementing & Management of Local Area network (LAN).
Implementation & Management of Wide Area network (WAN).
Proactive monitoring & management of Network infrastructure.
Ensure Network uptime of the highest level.
Respond to logged incidents and requests
Implementation of changes as per change management policy.
Liaison with 3rd party service centre and engineers as required
Provide support for service backups
Take part and document the annual Disaster Recovery procedure as directed by the DR Coordinator.
Provide backup support for the network team members.
Create and provide input to the following reports:
Daily, Weekly & Monthly uptime reports.
Capacity management reports and other team activity reports as requested by the Team Leader
Implementation & Management of Network & Security infrastructure.
Responsible for Network fault diagnosis
Ability to Manage the LAN Network using the latest Network devices Cisco 9500, 9300, 9200, 2960-X switches.
Support a multi VRF environment.
Support ASA, Palo Alto firewalls. VPN, IDS, IPS, NAT configurations.
Demonstratable strong routing knowledge. MPLS, Dynamic routing, BGP ,IPSLA,
Demonstratable strong switching knowledge. STP, Etherchannels, HSRP.
Demonstratable strong wireless knowledge. Cisco and Unifi Wireless. 802.1x authentication.
Targets
Accurate diagnosis of faults using appropriate toolsets and techniques
Prompt resolution of Network faults to agreed SLA's
Adherence to agreed escalation processes
Share knowledge to the benefit of both the team & the service
To assist with periodic reviews of all network operating systems in order to ensure they fall in line with recommended vendor requirements.
Project Work
Contribute to Network elements of infrastructure projects
Implementation of Local Area Network (LAN) & Wide Area Network (WAN)
Implementation of Firewalls.
Setup of new office Network / Setup of new floor Network in existing office.
Technical Documentation
Develop and maintain Network operations documentation to a quality standard.
Maintain the site wise Network documentation.
Maintain the Network inventory.
Suggested Targets
Production of documentation, evidence of adherence to standards and approval of documentation.
Qualification:
Matric and a Tertiary Qualification
3 to 5 years of enterprise network administration
Valid CCNA certification ID Number
Originally posted on Himalayas
The Network Engineer supports corporate networks, implements network systems and subsystems and associated hardware and software.
Responsibilities
Must be able to perform labour intensive tasks, as well as to work after hours, on weekends and on standby when necessary
24 x 7 support for network infrastructure
Implementing & Management of Local Area network (LAN).
Implementation & Management of Wide Area network (WAN).
Proactive monitoring & management of Network infrastructure.
Ensure Network uptime of the highest level.
Respond to logged incidents and requests
Implementation of changes as per change management policy.
Liaison with 3rd party service centre and engineers as required
Provide support for service backups
Take part and document the annual Disaster Recovery procedure as directed by the DR Coordinator.
Provide backup support for the network team members.
Create and provide input to the following reports:
Daily, Weekly & Monthly uptime reports.
Capacity management reports and other team activity reports as requested by the Team Leader
Implementation & Management of Network & Security infrastructure.
Responsible for Network fault diagnosis
Ability to Manage the LAN Network using the latest Network devices Cisco 9500, 9300, 9200, 2960-X switches.
Support a multi VRF environment.
Support ASA, Palo Alto firewalls. VPN, IDS, IPS, NAT configurations.
Demonstratable strong routing knowledge. MPLS, Dynamic routing, BGP ,IPSLA,
Demonstratable strong switching knowledge. STP, Etherchannels, HSRP.
Demonstratable strong wireless knowledge. Cisco and Unifi Wireless. 802.1x authentication.
Targets
Accurate diagnosis of faults using appropriate toolsets and techniques
Prompt resolution of Network faults to agreed SLA's
Adherence to agreed escalation processes
Share knowledge to the benefit of both the team & the service
To assist with periodic reviews of all network operating systems in order to ensure they fall in line with recommended vendor requirements.
Project Work
Contribute to Network elements of infrastructure projects
Implementation of Local Area Network (LAN) & Wide Area Network (WAN)
Implementation of Firewalls.
Setup of new office Network / Setup of new floor Network in existing office.
Technical Documentation
Develop and maintain Network operations documentation to a quality standard.
Maintain the site wise Network documentation.
Maintain the Network inventory.
Suggested Targets
Production of documentation, evidence of adherence to standards and approval of documentation.
Qualification:
Matric and a Tertiary Qualification
3 to 5 years of enterprise network administration
Valid CCNA certification ID Number
Originally posted on Himalayas
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