Ip Core & Transmission Engineer

Herotel Telecoms; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in South Africa is seeking an experienced IP Core & Transmission Engineer. The candidate will design, implement, and optimize core network infrastructure while ensuring network uptime and performance. Responsibilities include configuring routing protocols, maintaining security measures, and collaborating with teams. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years in network engineering, expertise with JUNIPER, CISCO, or ARISTA equipment, and relevant certifications. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to essential network development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a network engineering role in the IPS or FNO industry.
• Expert proficiency in working with JUNIPER, CISCO, or ARISTA equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with efficient troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize core network infrastructure.
• Maintain and enhance IP core and transmission networks.
• Set up QoS policies for traffic optimization.
• Implement security measures and monitor network performance.

Skills

Routing and switching protocols

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Network optimization

Education

Grade 12

Bachelor's Degree

JNCIP/CCNP/ITIL certifications

Tools

JUNIPER equipment

CISCO equipment

ARISTA equipment

Job description

Applications are invited for the IP Core & Transmission Engineer position based in Stellenbosch.

This person will report to the IP Core and Transmission Team Lead.

Purpose of the Role

The IP Core & Transmission Engineer will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and optimisation of our Core network infrastructure.

You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our IP core and transmission network to ensure we meet the uptime requirements of the network.

Key Performance Areas

Responsible for the national IP Core network.

Run the IP Core network with % uptime.

Responsible for the national transmission network.

Run Transmission network with % availability.

Key Outputs

Network Architecture and Design : Developing network architecture and design plans for the IP core and transmission network to ensure scalability, redundancy, and high availability.

Network Implementation : Deploying and configuring network equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, and transmission equipment.

Routing and Switching Configuration : Configuring routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS) to ensure efficient data routing and traffic management within the IP core network.

Quality of Service (QoS) : Setting up QoS policies to prioritise and optimise traffic flows, ensuring that critical traffic receive the necessary network resources.

Security Measures

Implementing security measures, including access control lists (ACLs), firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), and VPNs to protect the network from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Setting up network monitoring tools and processes to proactively detect and resolve network issues. This includes monitoring network performance, bandwidth utilisation, and fault detection.

Capacity Planning

Analysing network traffic patterns and growth trends to plan for network capacity upgrades and expansions as necessary.

Disaster Recovery and Redundancy

Designing and implementing disaster recovery plans and redundancy mechanisms to ensure network uptime and data continuity in case of failures or disasters.

Documentation

Maintaining comprehensive documentation of network configurations, procedures, and changes made to the network.

Network Optimization

Continuously optimising network performance by fine-tuning configurations, upgrading hardware/software, and implementing efficiency improvements.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

Ensuring that the network infrastructure complies with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as data protection regulations and telecommunications laws.

Team Collaboration

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet cross functional goals.

Training and Knowledge Sharing

Staying updated with the latest networking technologies and sharing knowledge with colleagues to enhance the skillset of the team.

Incident Response

Developing and implementing incident response plans to address network security breaches or major network outages promptly.

Experience and Competencies

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a network engineering role in the IPS or FNO industry.

Expert proficiency in working on JUNIPER, CISCO, or ARISTA equipment.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently.

Excellent communication skills to work in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

Grade 12.

A relevant Bachelor's Degree will be advantageous.

Networking Certifications will be essential such as JNCIP, CCNP, ITIL.

Applications

If interested and meet all requirements, please submit your CV with contactable references.

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