Job Description

Senior Engineer2024-04-08 - 2024-05-08PermanentJHB000971TelecommunicationsGauteng, JohannesburgR 70 000 - R 90 000 Monthly Cost To Company (plus Fibre connection)Role: Senior Engineer (Telecommunications)
Location: 100% remote
Company: Specialises in providing high-quality backend systems for Managed Services Providers (MSPs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs). Their comprehensive solutions are designed to enhance their customer offerings and streamline their operations. They focus on Virtual Datacentre Environments, IP Transit, National Long Distance and wholesale voice rates, committed to delivering exceptional services tailored to specific needsOur client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with expertise in network engineering, particularly in voice and data communications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Networking with a minimum CCNP or higher certification, hands-on experience with BGP and OSPF protocols, proficiency in Juniper and Mikrotik devices, Linux, and VoIP technologies. Must have good connectivity (Fibre) at home or fibre in area as company provides connectvity.Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain complex network solutions, managing core network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, Virtual Server Clusters, replication, and backup environments. Configure and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF routing protocols
• Manage Juniper, Cisco, and Mikrotik devices efficiently
• Manage and integrate Radius into core network environments
• Manage Virtualisation environments and Firewall setups
• Handle VoIP technologies, ensuring optimal performance of hosted VoIP infrastructure, including hosted PBXs
• Provide rotation-based standby support, including after-hours support as required
• Collaborate with other engineers to resolve network issues promptly
• Monitor network performance and security
• Working from home and geographical location is irrelevant
• Will require a decent fibre internet connection which will be provided but will need to be located in an FNO coverage area

Qualifications:

• CCNP or higher certification is mandatory
• IT Degree
• Expertise in Linux
• High-level proficiency in Mikrotik and Juniper devices

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years Proven hands-on experience with BGP and OSPF protocols
• Advanced experience in Linux
• Strong knowledge of VoIP technologies
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work remotely and independently

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