Our client is looking for a Network Engineer to join the Edge and Network Services team. This team is responsible for deploying and supporting one of the world’s largest and complex networks. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in all aspects of networking. This position is a 12 months contract based in Randburg

Responsibilities
• Deploy and support our global production and corporate network including edge, backbone, datacenter, campus, and content delivery network (CDN) infrastructure.
• Work cross-functionally with project management and network engineering to generate implementation plans including Method of Procedure (MOP) and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities in our datacenters and POPs, including in the areas of facility power, cooling, rack layout and cable management.
• Perform fault isolation and trouble resolution on network hardware, software, and circuits.
• Schedule and perform network maintenance including repairs, upgrades, and migrations.
• Maintain asset database for installed network gear and work with Logistics on vendor RMAs.
• Maintain technical and training documentation, develop automation and tooling as needed.
• Participate in on call activities and follow escalation process to support the infrastructure 24/7.
Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of 6 years of IP networking experience with designing, deploying, and supporting large-scale service provider, datacenter, and/or enterprise network infrastructure.
• Ability in configuring and troubleshooting IP routing/switching technologies and protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS, RSVP, and VRRP in a dual-stack IPv4/6 environment.
• Working knowledge of fiber-optic communications technology including CWDM and DWDM.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise and carrier class routing, switching, and optical transport platforms.
• Understanding of data center design and operational best practices.
• Experience with Linux OS/networking.
• Ability to analyze situations and utilize problem solving abilities under pressure.
• Experience working in a fast-paced global team environment with limited supervision.
• Attention to detail with time and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a multi-vendor network environment.
• Experience with field-based work in Collocation Facilities, Internet Exchanges, or Central Offices.
• Scripting experience with Python or Perl.
• Network certifications such as CCNP or JNCIP. Expert level certifications