Job Title : System and Network Engineer Eastrand
Sector Title : IT
Area : Eastrand
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We are looking for a System and Network Engineer You are the perfect candidate if you thrive under pressure and accept challenges with a look of determination in your eyes No matter how large the challenge is you won&rsquot hesitate to go back to your office and research the best network solutions to meet those needs
Role and responsibilities
Research hardware and software solutions and create plans including layouts and product specifications for all data communication networks
resulting from meetings
Present findings in report format to appropriate personnel and explain how the new communications network will address current issues
Secure all hardware and software required for network solutions or supervise network administrator tasked with securing all hardware and software
Plan out network installation and/or upgrade project assign milestone tasks to support personnel and meet company deadlines for full
implementation including network and user station setups and permissions installation of all software and enduser security
Assign and supervise network support staff in their daily activities and during special projects
Write and implement networking protocols companywide and department policies and procedures
Research and analyse new network technologies and present suggestions for upgrades to improve existing communications network
Design and develop global networking solutions emphasizing usability performance reliability and supportability
Provide operational support assistance throughout corporate networking infrastructure and services
Manage vendor relationships
Implement network management and monitoring solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues such as switches routers and wireless in a multirouting infrastructure
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Planning procurement designing developing configuring and commissioning networks and associated systems for network monitoring and incident
management
Network documentation and policy design/compliance
Analysing evaluating and monitoring network infrastructure to ensure networks are configured to operate at optimal performance
Troubleshooting and diagnosing network problems and determining the most appropriate means of resolving problems and issues to improve network
performance
Monitoring the overall performance of systems to assess the need for updates upgrades enhancements preventive maintenance and new systems
and recommending options for upgrading and improving the performance of systems
Scheduling and conducting quality audit inspections
Liaising with network carriers and external resources for these organisations defining and monitoring contractual obligations performance delivery
and service level agreements
Management and reconciliation of network supplier costs
Design and implementation of the processes procedures and operational management associated with high levels of network availability and risk
management
Capacity planning
24 x 7 Support of Network Services
Education and experience
An IT tertiary qualification preferred
Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent career expertise
Experience with enterprise business and largescale LAN/WAN environments network security principles network capacity planning and general
network management best practices
Expert at Cisco and IOS Expert in VMWare configuration and troubleshooting
Knowledgeable in various network technologies services and protocols
Excellent written and verbal communications skills including presentation skills
Analytical and organizational skills
Previous experience and demonstration of technical sales skills
Be able to detect problems for the business
3 to 5 years of related sales experience preferably in the insurance industry
A valid drivers license and own car
Required Advanced Technical Proficiencies
VMWare SQL and Terminal Services
Exchange Server 2003 to 2016
Office 365
Windows Server 2003 &ndash 2016
WAN Technology MPLS VPLS VPN
SonicWALL CSSA/CSSP
Manage Engine
Labtech Certified Professional
MCSA Server 2016
MCSE Server Infrastructure
OSX troubleshooting
VPN connectivity troubleshooting and configuration Cisco SonicWall OpenVPN IPSec
Security software such as Antivirus AntiSPAM AntiSpyware and other security related technologies
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Please forward updated resume in MS Word with your application Note if no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application please
consider your application as unsuccessful