Senior Network Engineer - WAN,LAN and Wifi - Contract or Perm

SUMMARY:
Senior Network Engineer

POSITION INFO:

Our Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer WAN,LAN and Wifi to join their team in Sandton. They offer stability, growth, attractive salary and a great working environment.

Plans, designs, and implements local and wide-area network solutions between multiple platforms and protocols (including IP and VOIP). Supports/troubleshoots network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of such items as routers and switches. Works on project implementation.

Provides training and assists with proposal writing. Conducts project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons.

Senior Network Engineers are responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of computer networks that companies and organizations rely on. These networks typically include an intranet, extranet, local area network (LAN), and wide area network (WAN).

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
• Perform hands-on installation and maintenance tasks on network components such as routers, switches, and cables.
• Monitor network activity and configure network systems using complex computer software
• Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
• Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
• Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems.
• Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems.
• Coordinating computer network access and use.
• Designing, configuring, and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot SASE solutions and Meraki network infrastructure
• Knowledge of application and network infrastructure protocols
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field of study with a network engineering focus.
• CCNP (Cisco), Network+ (CompTIA), Cisco Meraki and SASE related certifications would be advantageous

What will make you a good fit for the role?

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated experience working in a networking environment
• Experience with network security
• SASE, WAN and LAN (Meraki) experience

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