Data Network Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Training & certifications

Access to monitoring technologies

Critical telecom operations team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Data Network Analyst to join our network operations team in Benoni. You'll monitor, analyze, and optimize the performance of telecom data networks across Gauteng, identify issues, and implement practical solutions to improve service availability.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of tools like SolarWinds, Nagios, and Wireshark, with a focus on TCP/IP and routing. A relevant degree and 2+ years of experience are required, along with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in network analysis or monitoring.
• Proficiency with SolarWinds, Nagios or Wireshark.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols and network services.
• Experience with data analysis and report generation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and performance using specialized tools.
• Analyze network data to diagnose connectivity, latency, and packet loss.
• Develop reports on performance, capacity and service quality.
• Implement configuration changes to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and support to resolve incidents.
• Assist in planning and capacity management of network resources.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Network analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

Wireshark

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and analytical Data Network Analyst to contribute to their network operations center in Benoni. This role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of the company's data networks, ensuring seamless communication and data flow. You will play a key part in identifying potential issues, troubleshooting network anomalies, and implementing solutions to maintain high levels of service availability and efficiency for their telecom services across Gauteng. This position offers a chance to work with sophisticated network monitoring tools and contribute to the reliability of a large-scale network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and performance using specialized tools, identifying trends and potential issues.
• Analyze network data to diagnose and troubleshoot connectivity problems, latency, and packet loss.
• Develop reports on network performance, capacity utilization, and service quality.
• Implement configuration changes and optimize network parameters to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve complex network incidents.
• Assist in the planning and capacity management of network resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in network analysis, monitoring, or support.
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or Wireshark.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network services.
• Experience with data analysis and report generation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certifications in network analysis.
• Access to leading-edge network monitoring technologies.
• Be a part of a critical team ensuring robust telecom operations in Benoni.