Network Specialist Engineer - Contract - Onsite

SUMMARY:
Network Specialist Engineer - Contract - Onsite

POSITION INFO:

Our Client a Global tech firm is seeking a Network Specialist Engineer to join their team in Johannesburg (onsite) on a contact basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Day to day Operational administration of network infrastructure, this includes but not limited to.

• Routers, Switches and Wireless infrastructure
• Network and patch rooms and areas (All Clients sites)
• Internet Access
• Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure and services
• Local Area Networks (LAN) Infrastructure and services
• DMZ, Firewall, VPN, APN and Proxy infrastructure and services
• Fixed infrastructure (Fibre and Ethernet cabling)

• Ensure system performance and service level agreements (SLA) are achieved.
• Effective monitoring of related infrastructure (Network Operations Centre (NOC) Outsourced)
• Work with third party service providers to ensure efficient operations.
• Dealing with users and network related calls daily.
• Effective documentation of areas of responsibility.
• Standard operating procedures (SOP) creation and maintenance
• Creation and maintenance of Architectural drawing for all installations.
• Creation and maintenance of Logical drawings for all Clients related installations within area of responsibility.
• Creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures within area of responsibility.
• Project management within area or responsibility (small network projects).

Requirements

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• 3 to 5 years in an operational role with a strong background on Cisco administration and equipment
• 3 to 5 years network infrastructure experience
• 3 to 5 years network operations management
• 3 to 5 years vendor management
• 3 to 5 years understanding of Firewall integration into network services
• In depth knowledge of L2 and L3 routing as well as routing protocols with emphasis on OSPF