Reference: 4797CDS
Consultant: Carina de Swardt

Job Description:

* Responsible for the national IP Core
* Physical infrastructure around the country at the company’s main peering points
* Configuration and management of the Core IP equipment
* Manage and secure all IP Peering and Peering policies
* Capacity and Route optimization management
* Manage and lead WISP integration onto the centralized IP Core
* Transmission network of the Company
* Build, manage and operate national transmission network based on MPLS
* Optimise and manage route and traffic flows
* Ensure redundancy and service availability SLA’s are met with our WISPs
* 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 the 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
* 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.