ENVIRONMENT:
PERFORM day to day operational support for customer networks, assist in low level designs, operationally maintain Cisco SD WAN and MPLS networks as the next Senior Network Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist for its Joburg division. The ideal candidate requires Grade 12/Matric, Cisco CCNP, Cisco SD-WAN (VIPTella & Meraki), have 5 years’ experience as an ISP Network Engineer or in network administration and maintenance, proficiency with Cisco MPLS & SD-WAN and a thorough understanding of switching, routing and their related technologies – BGP, OSPF champion. TCP/IP, IP Addressing (v4 and v6), CIDR and DNS & experience implementing QoS, PBR, VPN, MPLS, SD-WAN. Please note this is a 3-Year Contract role.
DUTIES:
- Maintain customer MPLS and Cisco SDWAN networks.
- Find and present operational, technological and cost efficiencies on customer and internal networks.
- Undertake data network fault investigations and implement resolutions in local and wide area environments.
- Ensure proper configuration and deployment of ISP or customer networking equipment while adhering to business and customer standards and practices.
- Liaise with Project Management team, Network Engineers and Service Desk Agents on a regular basis.
- Operationally handle escalated support requests.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Qualifications – Cisco CCNP essential. Cisco SD-WAN (VIPTella & Meraki) qualifications essential.
- Cisco MPLS and SD-WAN experience essential.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
- At least 5 years’ experience as an ISP Network Engineer or in network administration and maintenance.
- Thorough understanding of switching, routing and their related technologies. BGP, OSPF champion. TCP/IP, IP Addressing (v4 and v6), CIDR and DNS.
- Excellent understanding of Service Provider and Enterprise architecture.
- Experience implementing QoS, PBR, VPN, MPLS, SD-WAN.
- Must be well spoken, have a good command of the English language and must be able to deal with customers in a professional manner.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Desired Skills:
- Senior
- Network
- Engineer