Network Specialist

2 weeks ago

Woodmead, South Africa Elethu Integrated Services Pty Ltd Full time

Network Specialist x 2

Role Purpose:
Network Management and Administration - RAF Network Nationally
The
Network Specialist is accountable to the computing environment by identifying requirements, installing upgrades, monitoring network performance. Maintain a stable, reliable and secure network infrastructure

(LAN, WAN, RAS/Mobile/Home Office, Wireless connectivity etc.). Ensure availability and network protection against intrusion or malicious activities. Work hand in hand with Network Specialist Engineer and systems engineers to ensure a smooth functioning of the network.

Key Performance Areas

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Technical Overview:

  • Extensive knowledge of network configuration, routing, switching, data communications, network designs and network tools
  • Proven work experience as a network security engineer or information security engineer
  • Thorough understanding of the latest network technologies, security principles, and protocols.
  • Knowledge of network performance tuning
  • LAN, MPLS, WAN and/or SDWAN knowledge
  • Knowledge of network design and implementation.
  • Extensive knowledge of Cisco FTD platform
  • Extensive knowledge of Extreme Networking solution including WiFi
  • Knowledge of Azure network environment

Network planning and administration:

  • Plan and maintain connection to/ from different sites (WAN)
  • Plan and maintain LAN within a Branch.
  • Plan and maintain of backup links
  • Planning and design of new branches.
  • Planning and design of new floors and branches.
  • Planning and scheduling of maintenance to minimise downtime
  • Design and implementation of remote access solutions.

Network Installation/Configuration:

  • Installation of Network Equipment (Cabinets, routers, switches)
  • Configuration and installation of security infrastructure devices
P a g e 1 | - Configuration and implementation of intrusion protection systems and firewalls

  • Installation of RAS networking
  • Installation of wireless networking
  • Installation of network software Firmware)
  • Setup of network management server (adding/ removing of network items on management database)
  • Setup of QOS (quality of service) on links using layer for switching Network Protocols

Network Maintenance:

  • Resolve network crisis as they occur (Breakdowns
  • Upgrading of network (Equipment and upgrade)
  • Cabling of offices
  • Optimitization of the network
  • Installation of network points
  • Analysing of network traffic
  • Maintenance of firewalls, virtual private networks and web protocol.

Network Monitoring:

  • Monitor WAN/LAN (links, usage, up down times, availability)
  • Report to the Service provider when the WAN lines are down
  • Monitor internet Links
  • Monitor backup links
  • Monitor network traffic
  • Monitor network and Firewall logs
  • Network scripting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology or a Computer Science related qualification.
  • Certified Cisco Network Administrator, Cisco Security professional, CompTIA and Microsoft preferred.
  • Operational framework like ITIL v4 operations process certified

Experience

  • Relevant 57 years' experience in an Information Technology related environment specific to the administration of data networks infrastructure (LAN/WAN/Wireless connectivity, etc.).
  • Experience in installation, configuration, and management of Firewalls, IPS, Routers, network switches.

Service Availability

  • Implement and maintain network redundancy and virtualization
  • Ensure network components and configuration information is backed up regularly
  • Ensure sufficient capacity and forecasting.
P a g e 2 | 3

Competencies

  • Behavioral
  • Resilience
  • Communication
  • Working with People
  • Network and Alliances
  • Planning, Organising and Coordinating
  • Employee Engagement
  • Personal Mastery
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Ethics and Values
  • Client Service Orientation

Managerial

  • Change management
  • Conflict management
  • Critical and innovative thinking
  • Facilitation and Presentation Skills
  • Policy conceptualisation and formulation
  • Risk Management
  • Programme/project management
  • Service Delivery Innovation
  • Stakeholder development and relations. Facilitate and manage communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders and proactively.
P a g e 3 | 3

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Woodmead, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Deadline: 2023/02/20

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