Job Description

Our client based in Stellenbosch is looking to appoint an IP Core & Transmission Engineer. This is a Hybrid role, 3 days in office a week. The IP Core & Transmission Engineer will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and optimisation of our Core network infrastructure. You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our IP core and transmission network to ensure we meet the uptime requirements of the network. Key Responsibility Areas:
Responsible for the national IP Core network.
Run the IP Core network with 99.99% uptime.
Responsible for the national transmission network
Run Transmission network with 99.99% availability. Key Outputs:

• Developing network architecture and design plans for the IP core and transmission network to ensure scalability, redundancy, and high availability.
• Deploying and configuring network equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, and transmission equipment.
• Configuring routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS) to ensure efficient data routing and traffic management within the IP core network.
• Implementation: Setting up QoS policies to prioritize and optimize traffic flows, ensuring that critical traffic receives the necessary network resources.
• Implementing security measures, including access control lists (ACLs), firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), and VPNs to protect the network from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Setting up network monitoring tools and processes to proactively detect and resolve network issues. This includes monitoring network performance, bandwidth utilization, and fault detection.
• Analysing network traffic patterns and growth trends to plan for network capacity upgrades and expansions as necessary.
• Designing and implementing disaster recovery plans and redundancy mechanisms to ensure network uptime and data continuity in case of failures or disasters.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of network configurations, procedures, and changes made to the network.
• Continuously optimizing network performance by fine-tuning configurations, upgrading hardware/software, and implementing efficiency improvements.
• Ensuring that the network infrastructure complies with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as data protection regulations and telecommunications laws.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet cross-functional goals.
• Staying updated with the latest networking technologies and sharing knowledge with colleagues to enhance the skill set of the team.
• Developing and implementing incident response plans to address network security breaches or major network outages promptly.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a network engineering role in the IPS or FNO industry.
• Expert proficiency in working on JUNIPER, CISCO, or ARISTA equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills to work in a cross-functional environment.
• Grade 12
• A relevant Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree will be advantageous.
• Networking Certifications will be essential such as JNCIP, CCNP, ITIL