Senior Network Engineer

Job description

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Deliver end-to-end network and security driven solutions.
• Collaborate with the organization’s management to identify the network needs of the company.
• Collaborate with other networks designers/ SMEs to provide integrated network solutions.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers.
• Adapt the solution to meet Business Unit requirements.
• Determine the most suitable hardware and software to be utilized.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge base as required.
• Be accountable for service delivery performance, meeting customer expectations, and driving future demand.

Required Qualifications

• At least minimum of 7+ years of experience in the field of networking with an experience working as a Network Engineer specialized in delivery in the following environments:
• Enterprise networks o DC networks
• Security appliances (F5 Load Balancer, Firewalls, etc.)
• Cloud networks
• Developed a deep understanding of core network technologies ( BGP (eBGP and iBGP), OSPF, MPBGP, Multicast, MLAG, VLANs, etc.) and security technologies (Firewalling, Load Balancing).
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing BGP, OSPF routing protocols and Multicast technologies.
• Proven experience in delivering large-scale networks and mission critical networks.
• Extensive knowledge of the main network and security vendors such as Arista, Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiating skills in managing a wide variety of stakeholders including vendors, partners and suppliers. And if you’ve got some of this, even better:
• Tertiary degree in computer science/engineering/telecommunications.
• Vendor certifications CCIE, CCNP, CCAr, Arista, F5, Palo Alto etc.
• Network monitoring Software (SolarWinds). What you need to enjoy and be good at this role:
• Customer driven and delivery focused – collaborate effectively to deliver outstanding results.
• Attention to detail – errors are minimised to deliver accurate outcomes.
• Calm under pressure – can remain focused in times of stress.
• Naturally inquisitive – ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Confident decision maker – make straightforward decisions and know when to seek backup.
• Great communicator – able to get the message across in the best way.
• Analytical thinker – can evaluate information and seek a solution.
• Team player – support each other to achieve.
• Collaboration – can work with multiple stakeholders to deliver a common goal.
• Ownership – can take ownership over projects th at you are involved in.
• Communication - excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Solve problems – can address issues and problems, suggests solutions and be accountable to drive towards a resolution and delivery through to conclusion.
• Growth oriented - self-learner willing and able to adopt and adapt to new technologies.</p