Core IP network Enginer

• Participate in the operation and maintenance of the Core IP infrastructure, including wired, wireless, optical, and Datacenter network infrastructure. Support network design and implementation for enterprise and client networks
  
• Maintain high availability and security of the Core IP network to ensure operation within defined performance thresholds.
  
• Perform Level 2/Level 3 troubleshooting and support incident resolution within agreed SLAs.
  
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders during network upgrades, expansions, migrations, and change implementation activities.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, topology, and implemented changes. Perform any other duties assigned by management as required for the role
  
• Monitoring of Data Centre components to ensure maximums are adhered to (electrical systems, cooling and rack connectivity)
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications/Network/Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
  
• IP Certification, preferably from Cisco on CCNA level equivalent or above.
  
• A minimum of 3 or 4 years of experience in Core Network 
  
• Experience working within any of ISPs, Carriers, or Datacenter environments
  
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English
  

• Hands-on experience in the design and operation of LAN/WAN technology including TCP/IP (routers, configuration and setup), Security (firewalls – Cisco, Juniper, Barracuda), Network management (switches, hubs, fiber-optic, cabling, packet sniffing)
  
• Strong knowledge in Router, Catalyst, Load Balancer, Firewall, Security, Internet Connection, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP4, VPN, Frame Relay, TCP/IP, LAN/ WAN, VLAN, Spanning Tree, Ethereal
  
• Knowledge in Unix/ Linux, Shell script
  
• Experience with last mile access solutions for different environments (DSL, microwave radio, PTP and PTMP radio, fibre etc.)
  
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English
  
• Willing to perform work or provide support outside office hours
  
• Highly motivated and resourceful
  
• Must be a team player and be able to prioritise different requests and requirements.
  
• Hand-on design and operation of network like BGP and MPLS
  

• Previous experience working within an ISP, Carrier provider, Data Center is a plus 
  
• Experience in liaising with Regional IP Registry (APNIC, RIPE, AfriNIC etc)
  
• Project management knowledge is a plus (not compulsory but desirable)
  
• Knowledge of IDS, QoS, Video/ Streaming Protocols structured cabling and VoIP
  

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance (HMO)
  
• Paid Leave
  
• Group Life Insurance
  
• Hybrid work model
  
• Professional Development Reimbursement