Network Engineer - Tier 4

South Africa
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Applications are invited for the Network Engineer - Tier 4 position to be based in Plattekloof.PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Network Engineers deal with both hardware and software. On the hardware side of things, they perform hands-on installation and maintenance tasks on network components such as routers, switches and cables on core networks. Network Engineers plan, monitor and optimise core network activity. They constantly plan, maintain, develop and improve network security.Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

Manage the RFC deployment and compliance.
Manage capacity planning.
Implement and administrate any required change management
OSPF planning, management and optimization.
MPLS/VLANs planning, configuration and management.
Planning and advanced, maintenance and support of:

Router configurations and L2 Switching.
Network device management.
Advanced IP planning, deployment and management.
Advanced Firewall planning, deployment and management.
Logical design, drawing and documentation of networks (as per RFC).
Responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting the network.
Enforcement of SOP.
Escalate all advanced RF or Fibre problems to relevant departments.
Reports into the NOC Team Leader and assists with management, planning, implementation and maintenance.
Manage projects effectively.
Advanced fault finding.
Compile reports as required.
Any adhoc task as per the operational requirement of the business.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

5 years Network Engineer experience.
OSPF Routing Expert.
MPLS Intermediate/Expert.
Mikrotik Routers Expert.
L2 Switching Expert.
Ability to communicate complex ideas both written and verbally.
Must be able to compose and manage complex network.
Networking Expert / Expert +.
Proven experience on: UBNT & Cambium.
BGP experience.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Ability to work quickly, effectively and under pressure.
Advanced Problem-solving skills.
Time management skills.
Good Communication skills (written and verbal).
Build and maintain strong team and interdepartmental relationships.

Education Requirements:

MTCNA Certification.
MTCRE Certification.
A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
Juniper experience is advantageous

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