Network Engineer

Summary of Role The Network Engineer supports corporate networks, implements network systems and subsystems and associated hardware and software. Responsibilities - Must be able to perform labour intensive tasks, as well as to work after hours, on weekends and on standby when necessary - 24 x 7 support for network infrastructure - Implementing & Management of Local Area network (LAN). - Implementation & Management of Wide Area network (WAN). - Proactive monitoring & management of Network infrastructure. - Ensure Network uptime of the highest level. - Respond to logged incidents and requests - Implementation of changes as per change management policy. - Liaison with 3rd party service centre and engineers as required - Provide support for service backups - Take part and document the annual Disaster Recovery procedure as directed by the DR Coordinator. - Provide backup support for the network team members. - Create and provide input to the following reports: - Daily, Weekly & Monthly uptime reports. - Capacity management reports and other team activity reports as requested by the Team Leader Implementation & Management of Network & Security infrastructure. - Responsible for Network fault diagnosis - Ability to Manage the LAN Network using the latest Network devices Cisco 9500, 9300, 9200, 2960-X switches. - Support a multi VRF environment. - Support ASA, Palo Alto firewalls. VPN, IDS, IPS, NAT configurations. - Demonstratable strong routing knowledge. MPLS, Dynamic routing, BGP ,IPSLA, - Demonstratable strong switching knowledge. STP, Etherchannels, HSRP. - Demonstratable strong wireless knowledge. Cisco and Unifi Wireless. 802.1x authentication. Targets - Accurate diagnosis of faults using appropriate toolsets and techniques - Prompt resolution of Network faults to agreed SLA's - Adherence to agreed escalation processes - Share knowledge to the benefit of both the team & the service - To assist with periodic reviews of all network operating systems in order to ensure they fall in line with recommended vendor requirements. Project Work - Contribute to Network elements of infrastructure projects - Implementation of Local Area Network (LAN) & Wide Area Network (WAN) - Implementation of Firewalls. - Setup of new office Network / Setup of new floor Network in existing office. Technical Documentation - Develop and maintain Network operations documentation to a quality standard. - Maintain the site wise Network documentation. - Maintain the Network inventory. - Suggested Targets - Production of documentation, evidence of adherence to standards and approval of documentation. Qualification: - Matric and a Tertiary Qualification - 3 to 5 years of enterprise network administration - Valid CCNA certification ID Number Originally posted on Himalayas