Job Description:
What you’ll do:
- Deliver end-to-end network and security driven solutions.
- Collaborate with the organization’s management to identify the network needs of the company.
- Collaborate with other networks designers/ SMEs to provide integrated network solutions.
- Liaise with vendors and suppliers.
- Adapt the solution to meet Business Unit requirements.
- Determine the most suitable hardware and software to be utilized.
- Contribute to documentation and knowledge base as required.
- Be accountable for service delivery performance, meeting customer expectations, and driving future
demand.
Required Qualifications:
- At least minimum of 7+ years of experience in the field of networking with an experience working as a Network Engineer specialized in delivery in the following environments:
o Enterprise networks
o DC networks
o Security appliances (F5 Load Balancer, Firewalls, etc.)
o Cloud networks
- Developed a deep understanding of core network technologies (BGP (eBGP and iBGP), OSPF,
MPBGP, Multicast, MLAG, VLANs, etc.) and security technologies (Firewalling, Load Balancing).
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing BGP, OSPF routing protocols and Multicast technologies.
- Proven experience in delivering large-scale networks and mission critical networks.
- Extensive knowledge of the main network and security vendors such as Arista, Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5.
- Strong communication, influencing and negotiating skills in managing a wide variety of
stakeholders including vendors, partners and suppliers.
And if you’ve got some of this, even better:
- Tertiary degree in computer science/engineering/telecommunications.
- Vendor certifications CCIE, CCNP, CCAr, Arista, F5, Palo Alto etc.
- Network monitoring Software (SolarWinds).
What you need to enjoy and be good at this role:
- Customer driven and delivery focused – collaborate effectively to deliver outstanding results.
- Attention to detail – errors are minimised to deliver accurate outcomes.
- Calm under pressure – can remain focused in times of stress.
- Naturally inquisitive – ask questions to ensure understanding.
- Confident decision maker – make straightforward decisions and know when to seek backup.
- Great communicator – able to get the message across in the best way.
- Analytical thinker – can evaluate information and seek a solution.
- Team player – support each other to achieve.
- Collaboration – can work with multiple stakeholders to deliver a common goal.
- Ownership – can take ownership over projects th at you are involved in.
- Communication - excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Solve problems – can address issues and problems, suggests solutions and be accountable to drive
towards a resolution and delivery through to conclusion.
- Growth oriented - self-learner willing and able to adopt and adapt to new technologies.
