IP Core & Transmission Engineer
STELLENBOSCH
R50 000

Key Responsibility Areas:

Technical
• Responsible for the national IP Core
o Physical infrastructure around the country at our main peering points mainly the 3 Teraco’s
o Configuration and management of the Core IP equipment
o Manage and secure all IP Peering and Peering policies
o Capacity and Route optimization management
o Manage and lead WISP integration onto the centralized IP Core
• Transmission network of the Company
o Build, manage and operate national transmission network based on MPLS
o Optimize and manage route and traffic flows
o Ensure redundancy and service availability SLA’s are met with our WISP’s
o Manage and lead WISP integration onto the National Transmission network
• Responsible for the management and security of the Company IP Space
• Support and manage the Company’s shared service infrastructure at our aggregation points
• Manage WISP resources to complete and report on Network
• Define, test and implement in conjunction with WISP best practices for Routing policies
• Lead and assist with the development and implementation of standardized best practices
• Support the WISP with their internal network deployments
• Communications and support to our WISPs.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years ISP / SP experience
• CCNA / CCDP / CCNP or other certifications advantages
• Expert proficiency in working on Mikrotik Routers and Switches
• Mikrotik MPLS deployment experience would be advantageous
• Project and Project management experience
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• English and Afrikaans proficiency
• Expert proficiency in Routing Protocols both internal and external (OSPF / BGP / ISIS etc.)
• Expert proficiency in L2 switching
• Proficiency Mac OS X would be a big win
• Experience with Arista Equipment would be advantageous
• Experience with Juniper Equipment would be advantageous

Competencies:

• Ability to analyze and define problems, prioritize work flow, multitask, meet deadlines and remain flexible
• Ability to remain calm during difficult situations or in a very busy environment as well as when dealing with difficult calls / conflict situations
• Professional and pleasant disposition
• Strong and effective communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills are essential
• Ability to use initiative, be proactive and self-motivated
• Work well under pressure
• Proven ability to mentor and manage a team of NOC engineers.