Network Engineer| Location: | Cape Town | | Job level: | Junior/Mid | | Reference: | #118414 | | Company: | Cape union mart |
Responsibilities- Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
- Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls)
- Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
- Ensure effective inventory controls are kept of networking equipment
- Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation
- Ensure that all equipment is fully functional and update documentation as required.
- Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
- Adhere to company and department policies and procedures
- After hours standby on a rotational basis
- 2nd line data and voice downtime troubleshooting and support
- Provide support to the 1st line helpdesk support team to manage all telco related data and voice troubleshooting and support
- Escalate any issues that cannot or are not resolved timeously to 3rd line support/vendor and follow up with them on the progress and resolution of these issues.
- Ensure that all issues resolved are well documented and if required update both the 1st line and 3rd line support structures and the standard procedures manual.
- Support Network team with support functionality and training of users on VOIP phones system.
Requirements - Tertiary or related IT qualification (advantageous) N+ / A+
- Preference will be given to candidates with five-plus years network experience
- In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems such as LAN, firewalls, SD-WAN, Access Points, routers and routing.
- A good understanding of computer hardware and terminology
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to liaise with all levels of the organisation
- Ability to problem solve and prioritize issues
- A self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage the demands of a pressurized work environment
Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan. Posted on 20 Jan 12:03, Closing date 20 Jan |
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