Network Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job Description :The Network Manager role for the Group (comprising Octotel & RSAWEB) presents an enticing opportunity. The chosen candidate will have the chance to leverage their skillset across a wide array of products supported by two robust, carrier-grade networks.Both Octotel and RSAWEB have firmly established themselves in the telecommunications sector:RSAWEB:Established in 2001, RSAWEB is a fast-growing and highly innovative Internet Service Provider. We specialize in Cloud infrastructure, Enterprise Connectivity, Mobile Data Management, Fibre To The Home and Fibre To The Business. Our focus is on helping customers succeed online by leveraging technology to increase revenue, manage risk and contain costs.Octotel:Established in 2016, Octotel is a fast growing and highly innovative Fibre Network Operator. We specialize in the build of FTTx networks across South Africa. Our focus is on providing our customers with the best possible internet experience through a stable and high-speed fibre connection.A day in your life as the Network Manager:

Ensure daily operational duties are fulfilled

Managing a team of Network and Net-SysAdmin engineers

Ongoing maintenance and improvement of the RSAWEB network

Vendor management

Overall planning of network rollout and associated tasks

Managing of the RSAWEB network within budget parameters

Maintain network stability and uptime of the RSAWEB network

Network product support and ongoing development

Security of the overall network

Execution of the group network strategy

Internal customer support

And any other reasonable task

Engineering Management

This role requires managing a team of highly skilled engineers and providing the necessary direction to ensure operational or project success.

Providing leadership to the team which includes day-to-day management, cultivating the company culture and ensuring the team is successful

We encourage internal learning and on-the-job training. Engineering managers are required to provide coaching and necessary guidance to technical and non-technical staff.

Requirements

CCNP/CCSP certification with official CSCO number

10+ years working within an ISP based environment

Experience and knowledge of Cisco routers and switches (IOS)

Experience and knowledge of Juniper routers and switches (JUNOS)

Experience and knowledge of Extreme Networks switches (EXOS)

Experience and knowledge of IP addressing and subnetting (IPv4 &IPv6)

Experience and knowledge of Routing protocols including BGP and OSPF

Experience and knowledge of MPLS and Metro Ethernet protocols

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting ability

Experience and knowledge of of Linux Servers

Experience and knowledge of Radius (AAA)

Experience and knowledge of VMWare and virtualization

Proficiency with source-control tools (GitHub, Bitbucket, etc.)

Familiar with monitoring systems/tools e.g. Netdata/Zabbix/Iris

Experience leading a engineering team

Knowledge of a wide variety of network solutions, standards and protocols

Experience in working with multi-cultured employees

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to take ownership of projects and initiatives with minimal supervision

Ability to work under pressure and is stress tolerant

Project management experience

Capacity planning and network optimization experience

Valid driver license and own transport

Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

Company contribution to Medical Aid

Retirement Annuity contribution

Discounted Internet Connectivity

Free Barista prepared coffee, breakfasts and snacks.

Employee Wellness Programme (ICAS). Providing free 24/7/365 counselling for you and your family in your household, as well as other health and wellbeing resources, provided by registered professionals.

Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards

Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!

Flexible working hours

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

RSAWEB

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