Network Engineer – Dimension Data

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Network Engineer will be focused on building, delivering, and maintaining network and secure
solutions to address business and technical requirements, leveraging industry and standard principles and patterns. “Operates the company’s internal data communications systems. Plans, designs and implements local and wide-area network solutions between multiple platforms and protocols (including IP and VOIP). Supports/troubleshoots network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of such items as routers and switches. Works on project implementation. Provides training and assists with proposal writing. Conducts project planning, cost analysis and vendor comparisons.”

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field of study with a network engineering focus.
• CCNP (Cisco), JNCIE-ENT (Juniper), Network+ (CompTIA), WCNA (Wireshark).
• Fortinet NSE 4 Professional
• Relevant certifications, e.g. ITIL.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
• Perform hands-on installation and maintenance tasks on network components such as routers, switches and cables.
• Monitor network activity and configure network systems using complex computer software
• Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
• Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• Replacing faulty network hardware components when required.
• Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers
• Knowledge of application and network infrastructure protocols
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills