Network Systems Engineer (Stellenbosch based)
The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance of all network systems. This is a Hybrid position – the successful candidate will spend 3 days a week in the Stellenbosch Office, so must reside in or near the Office.
The successful candidate must have a Driver’s License and own transport.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Setting up and managing all network related systems required to meet the organizational objectives, including installing, configuring, supporting, and maintaining.
- Responsible for providing the network automation tools required to scale network operations.
- Keep track of network related systems and integrations by maintaining accurate documentation and diagrams.
- Work with the technology, operations, and business systems teams to ensure cross-functional compatibility, integration, and scaling of all network systems.
- Responsible for the adoption of network systems and automation tools.
- Continuously review existing systems output and performance and make incremental changes to improve and scale.
- Using the design and framework plan, build the systems accordingly and measure against the short- and medium-term goals.
- Identify and build network systems that drive service provisioning and automation, reducing the total cost of ownership.
- Work with network architects, network engineering, network monitoring, and transmission teams as the systems specialist, ensuring the correct systems and strategies are used.
- Work with end-users to identify and implement improvements.
- Manage suppliers and vendors to ensure the exact needs are met for all network related systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network systems, hardware, and software issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- In a test-lab environment, test and evaluate new systems and self-build systems to ensure the full technology stack remains up to date and relevant.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Professional certifications: CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, or RHCE.
- Industry-related qualifications in networks, systems, or security.
- Deep understanding of networking and network design principles.
- Minimum 3 years in deploying and administrating IT or network management systems.
- Experience in the following network systems is advantageous: ACS platforms, Zabbix, Greylog, The Dude, Ansible, Splunk, AWS hosting platforms, Proxmox, and Grafana.
- Advanced experience on the Linux operating system and server environments.
- Skilled in Database design and implementation for high availability environments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Package & Remuneration
Market related, competitive salary.
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