Technical Network Engineer

Background Qualifications, Courses and Certificates (Any)

• Bachelor of Engineering/ Diploma in any:
• Computer science
• Computer software/computer systems engineering
• Computer systems and networks
• Electrical/electronic engineering
• Mathematics
• Network security management
• Physics
• B.Sc. (Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science) or Diploma in Computer Technology
• CISCO/Juniper/Huawei Associate Any Track
• CISCO/Juniper/Huawei Specialist Any Track
• CISCO/Juniper/Huawei Professional Any Track

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks
• Installing, configuring, and supporting network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP
• Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation
• Configuring firewalls, routing, and switching to maximize network efficiency and security
• Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
• Arranging scheduled upgrades
• Investigating faults in the network
• Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases
• Reporting network status to key stakeholders.

Skills

• An analytical mind
• An ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Good time management skills
• An ability to follow processes
• Strong documentation skills
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Commercial and business awareness