Networking Engineer (P13): ICT

Description:

Purpose
The main purpose of this position is the management of network infrastructure, VoIP infrastructure, inventory management, second and third line support (Tier 2 and 3), network monitoring applications and tools.
Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Information Communication Technology or
• N+, Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft certified system engineer (MCSE) or Cisco certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Driver’s license.
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
• Three to four years of related experience.

Recommendation

• Experience implementing and supporting secure network infrastructure solutions.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching; routers, gateways, firewalls, VPN
• Experience in complex MPLS and Unified Communications environments.
• In-depth knowledge of QoS, IP Sec, multicast, and load balancing techniques.
  
• Medium to Large CISCO network experience

Duties and responsibilities

Install and configure network infrastructure systems

• Performs installation, setup, configuration, upgrade, troubleshooting, and remedial maintenance for enterprise network infrastructure.
  
• Prepare and maintain documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts.
• Design, deploy, and administer the Wireless Infrastructure and supporting systems.
• Connect all relevant technology to the network with secure protocols.

Maintain, repair and upgrade network infrastructure

• Recommend upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment.
• Train team members on new hardware or software.
• Analyse and monitor server security and make recommendations or implement patches/fixes to address potential security holes.
• Provide on-call and weekend support when needed.
  

Diagnose and fix problems or potential problems with the network infrastructure

• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated, approaches for system administration tasks.
• Proactively seek changes or upgrades that can improve the network in a way that adds value to the educational project at SPU.

Monitoring, evaluation and reporting

• Monitor the performance of the network using analytical data to seek problems or concerns.
• Research and implement best practices.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.

Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.

Requirements:

Purpose
The main purpose of this position is the management of network infrastructure, VoIP infrastructure, inventory management, second and third line support (Tier 2 and 3), network monitoring applications and tools.
Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Information Communication Technology or
• N+, Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft certified system engineer (MCSE) or Cisco certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Driver’s license.
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
• Three to four years of related experience.

Recommendation

• Experience implementing and supporting secure network infrastructure solutions.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching; routers, gateways, firewalls, VPN
• Experience in complex MPLS and Unified Communications environments.
• In-depth knowledge of QoS, IP Sec, multicast, and load balancing techniques.
  
• Medium to Large CISCO network experience

Duties and responsibilities

Install and configure network infrastructure systems

• Performs installation, setup, configuration, upgrade, troubleshooting, and remedial maintenance for enterprise network infrastructure.
  
• Prepare and maintain documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts.
• Design, deploy, and administer the Wireless Infrastructure and supporting systems.
• Connect all relevant technology to the network with secure protocols.

Maintain, repair and upgrade network infrastructure

• Recommend upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment.
• Train team members on new hardware or software.
• Analyse and monitor server security and make recommendations or implement patches/fixes to address potential security holes.
• Provide on-call and weekend support when needed.
  

Diagnose and fix problems or potential problems with the network infrastructure

• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated, approaches for system administration tasks.
• Proactively seek changes or upgrades that can improve the network in a way that adds value to the educational project at SPU.

Monitoring, evaluation and reporting

• Monitor the performance of the network using analytical data to seek problems or concerns.
• Research and implement best practices.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.

Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.

• National Diploma in Information Communication Technology or
• N+, Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft certified system engineer (MCSE) or Cisco certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Driver’s license.
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
• Three to four years of related experience.

• Experience implementing and supporting secure network infrastructure solutions.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching; routers, gateways, firewalls, VPN
• Experience in complex MPLS and Unified Communications environments.
• In-depth knowledge of QoS, IP Sec, multicast, and load balancing techniques.
  
• Medium to Large CISCO network experience

• Performs installation, setup, configuration, upgrade, troubleshooting, and remedial maintenance for enterprise network infrastructure.
  
• Prepare and maintain documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts.
• Design, deploy, and administer the Wireless Infrastructure and supporting systems.
• Connect all relevant technology to the network with secure protocols.

• Recommend upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment.
• Train team members on new hardware or software.
• Analyse and monitor server security and make recommendations or implement patches/fixes to address potential security holes.
• Provide on-call and weekend support when needed.
  

• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated, approaches for system administration tasks.
• Proactively seek changes or upgrades that can improve the network in a way that adds value to the educational project at SPU.

• Monitor the performance of the network using analytical data to seek problems or concerns.
• Research and implement best practices.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.