NETWORK ENGINEER (x3 positions)

NETWORK ENGINEER (x3)

Main purpose of job;

You will have responsibility for setting up, developing and maintaining computer networks between organisations. You’ll offer support to users, who can be staff, clients, customers and suppliers, and troubleshoot any problems that arise. In some cases, it will involve designing new networks. Your aim is to ensure the integrity of high availability network infrastructure to provide maximum performance for users.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience of underground and underfloor fibre optic cable installation, splicing and testing is essential.
•  establish the networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation and defining, documenting and enforcing system standards
• design and implement new solutions and improve resilience of the current environment
• maximise network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects on network optimisation
• undertake data network fault investigations in local and wide area environments using information from multiple sources
• secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access
• support and administer firewall environments in line with IT security policy
• report network operational status by gathering and prioritising information and managing projects
• upgrade data network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases
• configure routing and switching equipment, hosted IP voice services and firewalls
• provide remote support to on-site engineers and end users/customers during installation
• provide remote troubleshooting and fault finding if issues occur upon initial installation
• undertake capacity management and audit of IP addressing and hosted devices within data centres
• liaise with project management teams, third-line engineers and service desk engineers on a regular basis
• speak to customers via email and phone for initial requirement capture.

COMPETENCIES:

The candidate should have;

• Project management skills
• Communication skills
• Negotiations/persuasion skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Knowledge of ICT business requirements,
• Knowledge of fibre planning & way leaves acquisitions
• Attention to detail
• Result oriented
• Customer Focus
• Integrity

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:

• diploma or degree in Telecommunications or any related ICT discipline.

 

 Added advantage with additional qualifications:

• (CCNA), /(CCNP) /(CCIE)
• CompTIA Certifications – including CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+
• Juniper Networks Certification Program (JNCP
• Microsoft Certifications – MCSA) /(MCSE).
• A minimum of 3 years’ work experience.