Senior Network Engineer (Telescope)

• The Senior Network Engineer will lead the network team of the telescope and will work alongside the Network Architect, Computing Infrastructure Lead, other domain specialists, project managers and system engineers, to ensure the networks for the telescope are fit for purpose, providing the quality needed for a system that will have to last, and be continually developed, for decades.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the stakeholders to continually refine network requirements for the telescopes to ensure they meet the system requirements in an appropriate and cost-effective manner.
• Support the ongoing network design activities required for procurement.
• Develop the technical content of the network procurement packages once the designs have been agreed.
• Assist in the deployment and support of the telescope networks.
• Assist with security audits and risk assessments undertaken by specialists inside and outside of the organisation.
• Be an integral member of an international networking team.
• Provide updates and reports as necessary on the status of the network installation in South Africa.
• Travel, as required, to national and international meetings to represent the organization and the Computing and Software of South Africa in particular.
• Communicate openly, effectively, and respectfully with all staff, clients, and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration, and enhancement of the organization’s reputation.
• Adhere to the spirit and practice of the organization’s values as well as the Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Environment procedures and policy, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• 10 years’ experience in the architecture and design of large network systems with a demonstrable understanding of new and emerging networking and security technologies.
• Demonstrated experience of data centre networking technologies.
• Proven experience in the installation, optimisation and maintenance of network and security devices and services, and the ability to assure compliance with security policies and applicable legislation and regulations.
• A demonstrable understanding of Lean Principles, including the importance of customer focus and the minimisation of waste in business processes.
• Experience in a leadership position, or evidence of potential to fulfil a leadership position, promoting diversity and developing an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Knowledge and understanding of:

• High performance computing environments
• Software defined networking systems
• Zero trust networking principles
• Long haul networking technologies
• Automation
• Cloud based security services
• Apple and Google computing devices and management systems
• System Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and Syslog tools
• Telemetry
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including gathering and distilling information and tailoring it appropriately for the target audience.
• Knowledge and background with IT Service Management disciplines and Frameworks such as ITIL and Change Management.
• Experience in the procurement, management, and delivery of network contracts in a complex, high value environment