NOC Engineer

Herotel 5F74Feffb7E1; Parow; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic workplace

Internal academy

Team-driven environment

Group benefits

Medical + lifestyle programs

Job summary

Herotel is seeking a NOC Engineer to join our 24/7 network operations center in Plattekloof. You will monitor, maintain and troubleshoot the national IP Core and transmission network, respond to faults, and support changes while documenting processes.

This role suits a proactive networker with strong routing, switching and vendor tool knowledge, eager to grow technical skills in a fast-paced ISP environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an ISP, SP or WISP.
• Strong IP addressing and subnet planning skills (IPv4/IPv6).
• Proficient with routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP and ISIS.
• Experience with L2 switching and network provisioning.
• Excellent communication in English and Afrikaans.
• Ability to work 24/7 shifts and commute to Plattekloof.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain Herotel's IP Core and transmission network.
• Identify, respond to and escalate faults on the IP Core and network.
• Handle provisioning including IP assignments and configurations.
• Implement planned changes and document processes in the WIKI.
• Maintain SR MPLS-based transmission network planning and routing.
• Provide first-level support and capacity monitoring.

Skills

ISP/WISP experience

IP addressing

Routing protocols

L2 switching

English/Afrikaans

Shift work

Mikrotik exposure

Juniper equipment

Tools

Mikrotik routers

Juniper equipment

Job description

Are you a technically sharp network professional who thrives on keeping critical infrastructure running? Join our NOC team as a NOC Engineer in Plattekloof, where you'll monitor, maintain and troubleshoot Herotel's national IP Core and transmission network around the clock.
This role is perfect for a proactive, detail oriented networker who stays calm under pressure and wants to grow deep technical skills within a fast paced, 24/7 ISP environment.

What you'll do:

• Manage and maintain the accuracy of Herotel's monitoring systems across the IP Core and ISP services
• Identify, respond to and escalation faults on the IP Core and transmission network
• Handle provisioning, including IP assignment and Core and transmission network configuration
• Implement and report on scheduled and approved changes, escalating failed changes to IP Core Engineers when needed
• Maintain WIKI documentation and technical processes for NOC operations
• Assess and prioritise faults, responding or escalating as appropriate
• Commission transmission nodes and fibre transmission links to Herotel's approved standard as the network expands
• Provide first level support and monitoring of the IP Core, including capacity and route optimisation
• Support WISP integration onto the centralised IP Core and national transmission network
• Build, manage and optimise the national transmission network based on SR MPLS, including route and traffic flow management
• Assist WISPs with best practice RFC processes and internal MPLS deployments

What you'll need:

• Minimum of 3 years ISP, SP or WISP experience
• Proficiency in IP address and subnet planning and implementation, both v4 and v6
• Proficiency in routing protocols, both internal and external (OSPF, BGP, ISIS etc)
• Proficiency in L2 switching
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• English and Afrikaans proficiency
• Own transport, as shift work is essential in a 24/7, 365 day environment
• Ability to work shifts
• Ability to analyse and define problems, prioritise workflow, multitask and meet deadlines while remaining flexible
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, including during difficult calls or conflict situations
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Proactive, self motivated approach with strong attention to detail
• High level proficiency working on Mikrotik routers and switches advantageous
• Mikrotik MPLS deployment experience advantageous
• Experience with Juniper equipment advantageous
• Proficiency in Mac OS X advantageous
• Juniper, Cisco or other relevant networking certifications advantageous
• Mikrotik certifications advantageous

What we offer:

• Exposure to a dynamic workplace
• A chance to grow your skills through our internal academy
• A friendly, team-driven environment
• Group Risk Benefits
• Medical BenefitsHealth and Lifestyle Programmes

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