Senior Network Engineer (ISP Core)

Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: JHB006541/MS

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Employer: Datacentrix (Pty) Ltd

eNetworks a division of Datacentrix is looking for a Senior Network Engineer with 5+ years experience in ISP industry to be based at the Cape Town offices. The candidate will be required to monitor, maintain, secure and develop local and national core network as well as access/client networks. Mentor a team of engineers to troubleshoot and optimize the network for our customers. Must have excellent problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge of network administration and architecture. The Senior Network Engineer goal will be to establish networks that cater for high uptime customer needs.

Qualifications:

Matric qualification
Tertiary qualification (Computer Science or IT related)
Certifications CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA
Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle

Experience:

Must have professional OME certification, working knowledge and experience of 5+ years
Solid background in network administration and architecture
In-depth understanding of TCPIP and the network stack: IPv6, IPv4, routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF), Q-in-Q
Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (NMS)
Solid understanding of network operating systems (JUNOS, Cisco IOS, Mikrotik)
Must be able to communicate at a business level with IT Directors, IT staff and general users from our client base
Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer
Have working practical knowledge of Data Centre Environments
Have ISP industry working experience for 5+ years
Be able to communicate and understand client requirements.

Responsibilities:

Proactively monitor network performance and integrity
Improve network performance, capacity and scalability
Final escalation tier for network engineers
Configure and install software, servers, routers and other network devices
Design and deploy functional networks through Pre and After Sales Support
Product research and development
Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
Maintain complete technical documentation
Mentor team members on technical issues
Liaise with various 3rd parties to ensure call resolution
Liaise with project management and support teams
Will be part of an after-hours standby rotation cycle

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About Datacentrix (Pty) Ltd

At a Glance

Our Business:

Datacentrix is a leading, empowered ICT integrator that provides high performing and secure ICT solutions to corporate South Africa and the country’s public services sector.

Our Footprint:

Datacentrix operates from regional branch offices in Pretoria, Samrand, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London and Durban, with a network of small medium enterprises (SMEs) and service personnel around South Africa that are responsible for servicing remote areas.
Our Partners: Datacentrix’ global partnerships with its technology partners remain critical to the company’s success. The company is accredited by its vendors at the highest possible level both in the technical and sales arenas, which enhances the company’s strategic value as a single source service provider.

To achieve this, Datacentrix invests in its people through training and education, embracing broad based black economic empowerment (BBBEE), while actively partnering and representing leading technology partners with distinction.

Vision

Datacentrix intends to become the preferred ICT partner to the majority of South Africa's top commercial and public sector organisations over the next five years.