Network Engineer

NTT Data; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology consulting is seeking a skilled professional for operational administration of network infrastructure. This role requires managing various network systems, ensuring performance, and collaborating with third-party providers. Ideal candidates will have strong Cisco administration and network operations experience, including certifications such as CompTIA A+ and CCNA.

Qualifications

• 5 years in an operational role with strong Cisco administration background.
• 5 years of network operations and infrastructure experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Firewall integration and network services.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operational administration of network infrastructure.
• Effective monitoring of related infrastructure in the Network Operations Centre.
• Manage small network projects and additions.

Skills

Operational administration

Network infrastructure management

Vendor management

Firewall integration

L2 and L3 routing

Routing protocols (OSPF)

Education

CompTIA A+ N+

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Day to day Operational administration of network infrastructure, this includes but not limited to.
• Routers, Switches and Wireless infrastructure
• Network and patch rooms and areas (All Clover sites)
• Internet Access
• Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure and services
• Local Area Networks (LAN) Infrastructure and services
• DMZ, Firewall, VPN, APN and Proxy infrastructure and services
• Fixed infrastructure (Fibre and Ethernet cabling)
• Ensure system performance and service level agreements (SLA) are achieved.
• Effective monitoring of related infrastructure (Network Operations Centre (NOC))
• Work with third party service providers to ensure efficient operations.
• Work with Impala BIIS team for successful operation and integration of network infrastructure
• Dealing with users and network related calls daily.
• Effective documentation of areas of responsibility.
• Standard operating procedures (SOP) creation and maintenance
• Creation and maintenance of Architectural drawing for all OT installations.
• Creation and maintenance of Logical drawings for all OT related installations within
• area of responsibility will be limited to the OT environment and ICT integration.
• Project management within area or responsibility (small network projects and additions)

Experience

• CompTIA A+ N+
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• 5 years in an operational role with a strong background on Cisco administration and
• equipment
• 5 years network infrastructure experience
• 5 years network operations management
• 5 years vendor management
• 5 years understanding of Firewall integration into network services
• In depth knowledge of L2 and L3 routing as well as routing protocols with emphasis on OSPF