Ot Wireless Network Architect

An International Mining Company has a Contract vacancy for an OT Wireless Network Architect on a contract basis.

Creating and maintaining Standards, Roadmaps of all OT wireless technical systems with focus on Wireless **Networking in the Industrial OT environment.** Duties include design, documentation of standards, project consulting, 3rd level support through problem definition, diagnostic testing and/or instructions from senior staff, and follow through to resolution.

OWN TRANSPORT REQUIRED as travelling is a requirement.

**PLEASE NOTE ONLY APPLY IF YOU QUALIFY IN FULL AND HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS.**

Completed Grade 12

Relevant Information Technology Certifications/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in working on Wireless Implementation and support in the Opencast and Underground mining environments.
- Extensive experience with wireless network design and sustainment, to include routing, switching, data center and cloud technology will be advantageous.
- Experience with MS Visio and PowerPoint.
- Experience developing and interpreting detailed installation instructions and supporting documentation to effect network design deployments.
- Prior experience leading engineering teams on complex deployments
- Wireless/ RF qualifications **advantageous**:

- Rajant Mesh Certification and Cisco Wireless Knowledge and experience preferred
- OT and IoT knowledge and experience with different technologies used like LoRaWAN, Asset Tagging and Tracking, Connected worker, Vehicle Health, Sensor technology etc.
- Expert hands-on working experience with as many of the following as possible: routers (Cisco preferred), Cisco IE switch platforms. Industrial Network Equipment
- CCNP/CCNA/CCIE certification preferred in Routing/Switching

**6-7** years relevant IT/OT technical experience
- Strong understanding of OT infrastructures especially Wireless Networking, Mesh networks, RF networks
- Strong understanding of OT Network architectures, Firewall management, iDMZ and Security in networks.
- System analysis and integration.
- Orchestrate documentation of procedures, standards and activities.
- Information processing principles, methods and procedures
- Advanced knowledge of Cisco / Wireless Mesh (WMN) architectures
- Propose workable solutions and improvements.
- Create standard operating procedure.
- Operate a variety of related Server, Software, LAN and WAN equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software, hardware and network problems.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to effectively use judgement
- Ability to lead, develop and motivate other team players
- Extensive Pre-Sales / Project Management knowledge
- Perform highly specialized and technical tasks associated with the most current and cutting-edge technologies
- Serve as a technical consultant to a project or a number of projects dealing with area of technical expertise
- Coordinate with contract management and Government personnel to ensure the problems have been properly defined and the solutions satisfy customer needs
- Responsible for the standards, development, configuration, testing and maintenance of the Industrial Network (OT)
- Design and plan network systems
- Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture
- Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
- Conduct testing of network systems
- Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, wireless (WMN), etc
- Evaluate and report on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
- Research and evaluate new concepts and processes