Network Engineer

SUMMARY:
Managed Talent Solutions' client in the Aviation sector is looking for a Network Engineer to be based at their offices in the East Rand on contract. The successful candidate should have strong Cisco experience and must have a CCNP certification. Fortinet experience would be an added advantage. This is a contract role for 6-12 months

POSITION INFO:

• Review client requirements and collaborate with other IT engineers to define the optimal networking and firewalling solutions in accordance with organisational policies.
• Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks.
• Configure firewalls for usage, manage their day-to-day operations and perform regular maintenance through upgrades and patches to ensure optimal performance, maximise network efficiency and security.
• Configure, manage and maintain secure intra- and inter-organisational communication channels, such as VPNs and IPSec tunnels.
• Perform quarterly firewall health checks removing unnecessary rules, interfaces, etc. and optimising rules where possible.
• Assist with the installation, configuration and support of network equipment across the LAN, WLAN, WAN and SD-WAN, both wired and wireless.
• Participate in cross-functional troubleshooting support for internal and external clients and network fault investigations.
• Liaise with network service providers and vendors, ensuring service level agreements are met and organisational policies and principles adhered to.
• Maximise network performance through ongoing monitoring and optimisation.
• Ensure supporting documentation and diagrams remain up to date.
• Ensure all network equipment is sufficiently secured (logically and physically), so that no unauthorised access can be gained.
• Provide monthly reporting as required.
• Maintain Network Monitoring Tools
• Configure, Manage and Support Network Access Control (NAC) Systems

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.