Specialist: Network Support

7 months ago


Menlyn Park, South Africa Assupol Life Ltd. Full time

1. Monitor, support and maintain network infrastructure.
- Monitor Cisco switches, Access Points, Firewalls, and network links.
- Perform IOS upgrades on cisco switches and cisco access points as per SOP.
- Monitor and report issues on Service provider CE equipment at branches.
- Maintain and support network monitoring system (system upgrades, license utilization, backups etc.)
- Manage and update the network monitoring system with all the network devices.
- Monitor, investigate and resolve network anomalies (network spikes, network latency etc.)
- Maintain and support network authentication system (system upgrades, backups, add/remove user profiles and groups)
- Add network devices to the network authentication system.
- Securely enable monitoring protocols on network switches(SSH,SNMP, TACACS etc.).
- Perform network audits to ensure compliance to switch standards, naming convention standards etc.
- Maintenance and management of IP management system.

30%

2. Configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure.
- Assist with troubleshooting of issues on Cisco switches and network links when problems occur at the branches and head office.
- Configure switches according to switch standard and ensure configuration compliance.
- Update network infrastructure system documentation.
- Assist with setting up the network for new branches, branch expansions and branch migrations.
- Assist with Disaster Recovery testing.
- Assist with setting up of cross-connects to partner services.
- Assist with setting up of new network links for the branches, monitor existing network links and troubleshoot any network performance issues.
- Create and update architectural diagrams for the network.
- Perform traffic analysis on switch uplinks (errors, discards etc.).
- Cisco switches configuration files backups when changes occur.

30%

3. Liaise and correspond with 3rd party suppliers.
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and assist with the procurement process.
- Conduct proof of concepts on new technologies when required.
- Log calls and follow up on existing calls with ISP/s (P1, P2, P3 etc.)
- Attend monthly meetings with ISP/s to discuss network support issues and branch uptime.
- Ordering of Cisco handsets and switches.
- Manage maintenance support contracts and licenses for all cisco switches.
- Liaise with cabling partners for annual maintenance on network cabinets and data center.
- Liaise with cabling partners for network points requirements at branches and head office.

20%

4. Reporting
- Submit monthly network performance and availability reports.

20%

TOTAL 100 %

FORMAL EDUCATION
- IT related degree/diploma

TECHNICAL/LEGAL CERTIFICATION
- CCNA Switching and Routing
- CCNA Voice/Security/Wireless(Advantage)

EXPERIENCE
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in CISCO Networking Technology
- IT experience: 5 years minimum
- Insurance industry experience: 3 years (Advantage)


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