Department: Planning and Engineering
Reporting To: Networking Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Education: Relevant networking experience and/or qualifications
Experience: 2-4 years' experience
Summary
The Network Engineering team is responsible for delivering low-level Operations and Design aspects of the network topology. Our priority outcomes are Stability, Flexibility, Capacity, and Visibility into the network.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Configure, deploy, and support networks for customers and third parties on daily activations on the BitCo network
- Conduct quality assessments of client installations, testing, and configuration
- Troubleshoot voice/data core networks and provide technical support in operational and lab environments to diagnose and isolate network problems. Generate reports and provide solutions.
- Meet SLAs and report on performance for internal and external helpdesk requests
- Validate new core network system software, features, and functions in lab and commercial environments
- Respond to customer network needs and questions, ensuring work is completed according to standards, guidelines, and processes
- Adhere to strict change control procedures
- Provide regular meeting minutes and updates for internal tasks and outcomes
- Train staff on new technologies and network advancements
- Create status and progress reports as needed
- Liaise with internal departments and technical resources as necessary
- Provide feedback on project status at meetings
- Keep stakeholders informed of issues and progress
- Pursue ongoing learning and development opportunities to ensure the success of Engineering Projects
- Complete any additional requests in a timely and professional manner to meet BitCo standards
- Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude and represent BitCo well at client sites
- Consult with customers at all levels regarding relevant deployments within their environment
- Remain accountable and responsible for assigned projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget
- Fulfil any other key responsibilities identified by the Chief Technical Officer or Departmental Manager
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Hard Skills Required
Mid-level resource with intermediate networking experience. Minimum of 2-4 years' experience in a networking environment, actively working on the core infrastructure.
- VLANS
- QinQ
- Ciena
- BGP
- PBB-TE
- Transparent Ethernet
- G.8032
- Spanning Tree
- Technical network design and implementation
- CoS/802.1P to Queue
Knowledge, Soft Skills & Abilities Required
- Mid-level resource with extensive customer service experience
- Customer-focused
- Provide follow-up, feedback, and progress reports
- Organised
- Efficiently prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Utilise project management methodology
- Collaborate with internal and external staff
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work non-traditional hours
Character Traits
Integrity
Honesty, trust, and respect for others
Accountability
Responsible and liable for the role and responsibilities
Communication
Open communication, feedback, and sharing
Passion
Passionate and inspired to make a difference in the lives of others
Pride in work
Empowerment
Share knowledge to set others up for success