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Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
Perform hands-on installation and maintenance tasks on network components such as routers, switches and cables.
Monitor network activity and configure network systems using complex computer software
Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures.
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
Replacing faulty network hardware components when required.
Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications.
Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems.
Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems.
Coordinating computer network access and use.
Designing, configuring and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions
Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers
Knowledge of application and network infrastructure protocols
Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor s degree in information technology or related field of study with a network engineering focus.
Relevant certifications, e.g. ITIL
CCIE (Cisco), CCNP (Cisco), JNCIE-ENT (Juniper), Network+ (CompTIA), WCNA (Wireshark)
Required Experience:
Solid experience working in a networking environment
Experience with network security
WAN and LAN experience
Experience in wireless equipment, protocols, standards, and wireless LAN design
Industry: IT
Salary:
Location: South Africa.
Full Time