Chief Network Technologist/Technician

Recruiter:

DLK

Job Ref:

CNTT_SD

Date posted:

Monday, July 26, 2021

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Market related salary per hour.

SUMMARY:
We require a Chief Network Technologist/Technician to work in Cape Town for a contract role.

POSITION INFO:

The role of the Chief Network Technologist encompasses many activities including (but not limited to):

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 VJ).
Designing network architecture.
Designing and implementing of the CISCO data centre switches, such as the CISCO 6500 and NEXUS 2K, SK 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.
Project management.
Solution research.
Implementation of advanced solutions.
Troubleshooting and fixing more complex issues.
VLAN knowledge and configuration.
Advanced / expert network designs.

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.
Project management.
Solution research.
Implementation of advanced solutions.
Troubleshooting and fixing more complex issues.

WAN (Broadband) Services

Site assessments and migrations for BBi.
Implementation of intricate JCT solution sets to ensure layers I, 2 and 3 are installed and configured in accordance to agreed design.
Project management.
Solution research.
Implementation of advanced solutions.
Troubleshooting and fixing more complex issues.

Data Centre Facilities Management

Microsoft Azure and support.
Data Centre Management.
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 current environment.
Identify, 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.
Project Management.
Solution Research.

Telecommunications – Installation, Reticulation, Augmentation and Maintenance Services

Identifying and diagnosing problems with telecommunications infrastructure.
Site assessments and installation of telecommunications infrastructure on new and existing WCG sites.
Solution research.
Planning, design, materials, equipment, labor, configuration, programming, testing, start up and commissioning services.
Troubleshooting and solving telecommunications failures.
Assisting with the deployment of secure wireless environments.
Assisting with the deployment of collaboration and unified communication.
Assisting with the network security platforms, such as servers, switches, and backend infrastructure as they relate to telecommunications.
Integration of any hardware/software configuration or telephone system to allow for maximum flexibility, e.g., instruments, switches, wireless environment, and backend support.
Hardware installation, as and when required, ensuring the use of or recommended use of industry-leading components to ensure the durability of the WCG''s telecommunications network.
Data cable repairs.
Fusion splicing of relevant fibre optic cables.
Mechanical jointing.
End-to-end testing to ensure optimal performance.
The installation of all new telephone points, incorporating comprehensive adds, moves, and changes in the WCG''s telephony estate.
Category (CAT} Five (5) and Six (6) cabling for WCG-owned buildings.
Category /CAT} Three /3) cabling for buildings being rented by the WCG.
Transfer of telephone extensions between buildings within the WCG''s 483-Telephone Network.
Stripping of Category (CAT} three (3), five (5) and six (6) cables; and Health checks and verification reports.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12
Cisco OEM Certification as:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) OR
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Related appropriate 3 years of experience in the same or similar role
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.
Experience and capability of leading IT technologies.

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