s managing the network infrastructure within a company what drives you. Do you liaison with architects on matters such as building plans or design changes within a set timeframe.
If so, A Powerhouse Consulting Firm” request the skills and expertise of a Chief Network Technologist to join their dynamic team Location:

  • Cape Town

Qualifications:- Grade 12 (Matric) – Minimum NQF Level 4- Cisco OEM Certification as a. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or;- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)- Most recent renewal or certification not older than 2019;- Related collective 3-year experience in the same or similar role;

Requirements Network Infrastructure Services- Identifying and diagnosing advanced problems with network infrastructure;- Setup and configuration of Cisco range of switches, routers, and wireless access points;- Virtualization (VM Ware and Hyper V);- Designing network architecture- Designing and implementing of the CISCO data centre switches, such as the CISCO 6500 and NEXUS 2K, 5K and 7K;- Managing and deploying the Microsoft server platform, such as base OS, patch Management, DHCP, and other related services;- Managing and enhancing the network security platforms, such as servers, switches, and backend infrastructure;- Audio-Visual (VC) setup, troubleshooting, and support;- Solution research;- Troubleshooting and fixing more complex issues;- VLAN knowledge and configuration; and- Advanced / expert network design knowledge.

VoIP Services- VoIP service setup, installation, and support;- Managing and deploying secure wireless environments;- Managing and deploying collaboration and unified communication;- Managing and reporting of CISCO network management tools, such as ACS and CUCM;- Managing and expansion of the CISCO unified platform, such as CUCM and UCCX;- Solution research;- Implementation of advanced solutions; and- Troubleshooting and fixing more complex issues.

WAN (Broadband) Services:- Site assessments and migrations for Broadband Initiative;- Implementation of ICT solution sets to ensure layers 1, 2 and 3 are installed and configured in accordance with agreed design;- Solution research;- Implementation of advanced solutions; and Troubleshooting and fixing more complex issues

Data Centre
– Facilities Services- Microsoft Azure and support;- Identify and diagnose problems in Data Centre environment/solution;- Identify and diagnose problems in HP storage environment;- Integrate HPE’s ProLiant and Blade System server solutions into the current environment;- Identity, recommend, and explain Enterprise Storage Solutions architectures and technologies, and translate business requirements into storage solution designs that support applications and data across physical, virtual and cloud environments with a common architecture and converged management; – Design HPE Backup Solutions including the right Backup, Recovery, and Archive (BURA) strategies for various customer scenarios;- Plan, design, validate and propose hardware-agnostic Enterprise Storage and Backup Solutions and backup and recovery solutions;- Solution Research- Ability to collaborate and work as a part of a team;- Ability to be self-managed, ethical and honest;- Ability to be respectful and seek to build relationships;- Have a pragmatic approach to business transformation;- Strong presentation skills at board level (EXCO, CTM etc.);- Relevant technical skills and experience;- Relevant knowledge and experience in the business; and- Experience and capability of leading IT technologies

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Desired Skills:

  • AZURE
  • DATA CENTER

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