SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Years of experience: 8-10 years experience with 2-3 years at a senior level
- Certifications: CCNP or HCNP (CCIE & HCIE advantage)
- Qualifications: NQF 6 in Information Technology
Core Description
Responsible for Plan, Design, Implementation and ongoing maintenance and support of customer network infrastructure. Guide customer on migrating to Next Generation Technologies. Deploys pre-defined products and customer specific solutions to meet business and strategic objectives. Applies expertise, such as automation
Key Deliverables / Primary Functions
- Function as a subject matter expert on Network technology, providing high level support, formulating solutions, assisting with the implementation of quality/ productivity systems and compiling and distributing reports
- Compile technical service descriptions and detailed, accurate costs of implementing technical input for the specification and development for Network products and services.
- Conduct business analysis and business continuity planning to ensure continued network stability and growth.
- Engage in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to technical product development by advising on industry best practices.
- Manage projects and network integration within areas of expertise in terms of compilation, execution, monitoring and completion
- Monitor emerging technologies and provide insights and advice in this regard
- Design systems within areas of expertise
- Conduct service delivery planning and control
Skills and Experience
- Experienced in Enterprise network architecture
- Strong Routing and Switching background
- Strong Cisco SDWAN hands-on skills including Template design, Policy Design, Centralised and Local, Complex topology design, App aware routing, QOS.
- Wireless and Voice Experience
- Basic Security and Firewall skills
- Basic Telecom, Carrier and Transmission skills
- Strong Troubleshooting skills across all areas of responsibility
- Skilled in Plan, design and integrate network topology (software & hardware routers / switches)
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing client needs
