Network Engineer

Managed Talent Solutions' client in the Aviation sector is looking for a Network Engineer to be based at their offices in the East Rand on contract. The successful candidate should have strong Cisco experience and must have a CCNP certification. Fortinet experience would be an added advantage. This is a contract role for 6-12 months.

POSITION INFO :

1. Review client requirements and collaborate with other IT engineers to define the optimal networking and firewalling solutions in accordance with organisational policies.
2. Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks.
3. Configure firewalls for usage, manage their day-to-day operations and perform regular maintenance through upgrades and patches to ensure optimal performance, maximise network efficiency and security.
4. Configure, manage and maintain secure intra- and inter-organisational communication channels, such as VPNs and IPSec tunnels.
5. Perform quarterly firewall health checks removing unnecessary rules, interfaces, etc., and optimising rules where possible.
6. Assist with the installation, configuration and support of network equipment across the LAN, WLAN, WAN and SD-WAN, both wired and wireless.
7. Participate in cross-functional troubleshooting support for internal and external clients and network fault investigations.
8. Liaise with network service providers and vendors, ensuring service level agreements are met and organisational policies and principles adhered to.
9. Maximise network performance through ongoing monitoring and optimisation.
10. Ensure supporting documentation and diagrams remain up to date.
11. Ensure all network equipment is sufficiently secured (logically and physically), so that no unauthorised access can be gained.
12. Provide monthly reporting as required.
13. Maintain Network Monitoring Tools.
14. Configure, manage and support Network Access Control (NAC) Systems.