NOC Engineer

Sourceworx; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Johannesburg seeks a skilled networking professional to manage escalations and infrastructure proactively. You will provide recommendations to improve system availability, manage capacity growth, and mentor junior engineers. Candidates should possess CCNP, CCIP or CCDP with a minimum of 3-5 years in IT networking, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of MPLS and Cisco technologies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT networking with an in-depth understanding of MPLS.
• Experience in managing networking products like Cisco Cloud and Management Platforms.
• Strong technical skills in network protocols, monitoring tools, and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Manage escalations and infrastructure proactively.
• Provide recommendations to improve availability and manage capacity growth.
• Involve in architectural designs and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

CCNP

CCIP

CCDP

MPLS

QoS

TCP/IP

LAN knowledge

WAN knowledge

VPNs

Cisco knowledge

SDWAN knowledge

Network Automation

Opmanager

Job description

Overview

The focus of this position is to manage escalations handed over to the individual. The individual will also be required to manage the infrastructure from a proactive point. Part of the job function is to provide recommendations on how to improve the availability of the environment and manage capacity growth. They will also be involved with architectural designs from time to time. Performing a mentorship role for junior engineers.

Minimum qualifications

• CCNP, CCIP, CCDP
• Studying towards a CCIE
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT networking and an in-depth understanding of MPLS
• QoS
• TCP/IP

• LAN knowledge: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• WAN knowledge: Protocols & Architectures
• VPNs & MPLS (and management thereof)
• Cisco knowledge
• SDWAN knowledge preferable
• Comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of telecommunication and networks are essential.

Must have experience in at least two of the Network Management products below:

• Cisco Cloud and Management Platforms
• Network Automation
• Opmanager preferably

Technical Skills

• Tech Stack - must have technical skills in network protocols, troubleshooting, monitoring tools, incident management, server administration, scripting, virtualization, routing, and switching.

• Communication - strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with colleagues and escalate complex issues when necessary.