Network Specialist

Nature of tasks

ï‚· Architect, design, install and configure network solutions (e.g.

switches, firewalls, routers, load balancers, SDN solutions, VPN,

network protocols, network encryptors, etc);

ï‚· Implement network maintenance routines and schedules;

ï‚· Implement and operate orchestration/automation tooling to

maintain and extend network solutions;

ï‚· Implement and operate network management, reporting and

monitoring tooling;

ï‚· Troubleshoot, diagnose and solve network issues;

ï‚· Implement and operate network-related software providing

shared services;

ï‚· Implement network backup, restore, performance tuning and

analysis;

ï‚· Produce and maintain network technical documentation and

operational procedures;

ï‚· Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating,

planning and implementing network security measures;

ï‚· Planning, installing, testing and conducting surveys of wireless

network installations;

Knowledge

and skills

ï‚· A network SME with extensive detailed design expertise;

ï‚· Strong understanding of network infrastructure hardware and

software;

ï‚· Makes a significant contribution to the investigation, diagnosis

and resolution of network problems;

ï‚· Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network

infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall,

routers, switches, controllers;

ï‚· Secure layered tunnelling, VPNs (including client-based and site

to site);

ï‚· Good technical knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching and

network engineering;

ï‚· Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting of Ethernet based

telecommunication networks;

ï‚· Ensures that all requests for support are dealt with according to

set standards and procedures.

Experience ï‚· Minimum 10 years of experience in the defined area of expertise;

ï‚· Network and/or wireless Certification which could include: CISCO

Certified

Network Administrator (CCNA) and/or CCNA-Wireless (CCNA-W)

and/or Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CNWA) or

equivalent

WLC and WAP.