Network Operations Solutions Architect

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd; Parow; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom solutions provider in South Africa is looking for a Network Operations Solutions Architect based in Stellenbosch. You will be responsible for designing and implementing network solutions, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring optimal performance of client connectivity needs. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in network engineering and holds a relevant degree. This role offers a great opportunity for innovative problem solvers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a multi-vendor environment.
• Experience with documenting solutions for implementation.
• Thorough understanding of networks and systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with teams to develop tailored technical solutions.
• Translate business requirements into innovative network products.

Skills

Multi-vendor environments

Network Engineering

Analytical thinking

Technology stack experience

Skill transfer

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Project management qualification

Tools

SD-WAN

VPN solutions

Network automation

Network monitoring

Job description

Applications are invited for the Network Operations Solutions Architect position to be based in Stellenbosch.
This person will report to the Head of Technology.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Network Operations Solutions Architect will be responsible for all network solutions from needs-analysis, through solutions architecture, implementation, and support.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Design, implement, and optimize network and connectivity solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored technical solutions.
• Architect and integrate technologies into cohesive, high-performing solutions
• Translate business requirements into scalable and innovative network products.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills: - Work Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in:
• Multi-vendor environments, hardware and software.
• Network Engineering and Network Radio frequency experience.
• Documenting solutions and architecture that can be used for implementation and support of the solutions.
• Thorough understanding of Networks, systems and how to effectively use it to deliver solutions.
• Working with Enterprise and SME business customers.
• Analytical thinking and acumen for problem solving.
• Ability to transfer skills and knowledge to others.
• Technology stack experience: SD-WAN, VPN solutions, BGP, Network automation, Network monitoring, LAN management, Enterprise W-LAN, Security solutions, Mobile (LTE&5G).
• Network tools: Monitoring, reporting, scripting languages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
• Certifications and courses, as listed below, are highly desirable:
  Equipment vendor specific qualifications, Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Extreme, Fortinet, HP, Nokia.
• Project management qualification.

If interested and meet all requirements, please submit your CV with contactable references and copies of related qualifications.

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