Job Description

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• Prepare detailed site planning, implementation and integration of the Network Security Systems
• Plan and implement network LLD (low level designs) and solutions
• Evaluate system architecture and recommend system improvements to other engineering departments and suppliers
• Test and evaluate new infrastructure and software features and releases for Network Security Systems
• Provide high-level support for Network Security Systems
• Interface with vendors and other divisions in Vodacom including to support the organisation operational targets.
• Interface with Service providers and suppliers to resolve critical service incidents
• Trouble ticket management according to current policies and procedures.
• Perform Integration, Testing and Configuration Management for Network platforms (routers and switches) according to approved Change Management procedures

Your responsibilities will include:

Support

• Provide high-level support for Core Data Networks (CDN) systems
• Perform systems and configuration testing
• Plan and execute configuration changes on routers and switches
• Evaluate and implement system OS software releases for routers and switches.
• Engage with engineering, regional operations and NMG network performance teams to understand and address network concerns.

Planning

• Engage with engineering and regional operations teams to define service requirements
• Evaluate system architecture and recommend system improvements
• Compile detailed system design and implementation plans
• Compile and keep site documentation up to date.
• Audit the site configurations and ensure alignment to architecture standards

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• A bachelor's degree or 3-year diploma in
• Information Technology or Electrical
• Engineering (Essential) with 5 years experience in the Telecommunications or
• Information Technology industry and/or
• An advanced Networking Certification
• Network Security Protocols and Services
• Firewall Architectures and Operations
• QoS
• Analysing and Decision Making
• Problem solving and logical thinking

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs, competitive benefit packages, and an exclusive 13th cheque
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fiber connection discounts, and exclusive staff
• discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 25 January 2024

The base location for this role is Midrand Techno Park.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the
recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people
with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity
& inclusion

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of peoples individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

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