Postion Summary:
This role is responsible for responding to maintenance requests regarding network system defects and other issues, troubleshooting network systems by running tests and maintaining inventory for network hardware, and configuring various network components. The candidate will maintain and support network equipment, do performance monitoring on existing networks, and provide first-line support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Network support, maintenance and administrationInstall, configure, and troubleshoot network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls Develop, manage and maintain documentation of system architecture
- Support the delivery of the array deliveries of the SKA project in line with the observatory objectives
- Manage network security, including firewalls, access controls, and encryptionMaintain and manage data Centre level networking and availabilityParticipate in planned/ad-hoc projects
- Perform routine maintenance and upgrades to network hardware and softwareMonitor network performance and troubleshoot issue
Minimum Qualification:
- Higher Certificate / Advanced National Certificate / Vocational 5 / N6 / NQF 5
Minimum Experience:
- 5-5 years
- Diploma in Information Technology or Electrical Engineering (LC)
- ORVocational higher certificate training in IT (N6, CompTIA A+, N+, CISCO CCNA, Linux)
Experience:
- Diploma – 5 years working experience in the Information Communication Technology
- or Higher IT Certificate – 8 years working experience in Information Communication Technology and Strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
Knowledge:
- Documenting network architecture at various OSI levels
- Operating systems experience: Windows, Linux (Debian / Ubuntu), OS X and Routers and switches OSHigh-performance computing environments,Software Defined Network (SDN) systems,Network management software and toolsWAN networking technologies and services
- Networking security best practice; Firewall configuration and management
The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.
Desired Skills:
- Skilled in applied field of position
- Knowledge to be relevant
- Responsible in performing duties
About The Employer:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT and KAT-7 telescopes in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours.