Sr Administrator (Support & Operations)

Job Summary

We seeks a knowledgeable, talented, and industrious network engineer who will work alongside the IT support team to ensure maximum performance of a high traffic network infrastructure while maintaining system integrity.

The ideal candidate for the position is an individual who has mid-level Networking skills. This position is based at the customer location in Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

Network Engineer Duties and Responsibilities

•Design, develop, implement, and maintain network infrastructure

•Determine network bandwidth needs and recommend measures to meet those requirements

•Conduct network modeling and analysis to construct a reliable, high-performance integrated network

•Direct system installation

•Select and install appropriate LAN components configured to meet the Business Unit needs

•Program switches and other network hardware

•Define, document, and enforce system standards

•Design, recommend and implement new solutions to improve the resilience of network operations

•Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problems and outages

•Schedule updates and upgrades

•Collaborate with network architects to optimize system performance

•Engage in data network fault investigations

•Secure network systems with policies that define and monitor access

•Report network operation status based on project management and priority information

Skill Requirements

Network Engineer Requirements and Qualifications

•Previous experience in Network administrator positions with at least 4 years practical experience

•Additional certifications preferred, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

•Advance familiarity with various network types including LANs, WANs, WLANs, SANs, and VoIP networks

•Open to being on call outside of regular working hours as well as occasional nights and weekends in the office

•Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

•Ability to perform well under pressure

•Have high attention to detail

•Be a confident communicator

•Work well independently and in team settings

Other Requirements

with Network Data