Support the design, implementation, monitoring and maintenance wired and wireless networks including participation in region and group networks activities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Implement networks builds for local area networks

· Performs structured cabling deployment/management

· Configures and deploys network switches

· Performs communication room design and build

· Manages site IP address schemes as guided by the region and group teams

· DHCP scope / pool management including

VLAN provisioning and maintenance

· Coordinates with region and group teams on any intersite dynamic routing requirements

· Enforcement of Core Network LAN standards

· Performs LAN switches code and software update

· Performs wireless network builds including Wireless local areas network deployment

· Optimizes wireless connectivity by performing wireless survey and analysis

· Enforcement of Core Wireless Standards

· Point to Point and point to multipoint backhaul design, build and deployment

· Tower build, install and, maintenance

· Supports telephony systems through DID block management, PSTN access management

· Supports video conferencing systems through moves adds and changes for Cisco Sparkboard

· Coordinates with the information security team to enforce network security standards

· Performs network monitoring and visualization in Solarwinds

· Monitors and restores network configuration backup in SolarWinds

· Proactive health monitoring on current network equipment

· Maintains network documentation

· Network Support/Operate through supporting wireless AP Break fix replace (proactive and reactive), Network LAN Break fix (proactive and reactive), break/Fix structured cabling (Vendor management), wireless backhaul break fix (proactive and reactive)

· Maintains and ensures quality end user device cabling

· Identification and escalation of web filtering and external firewall requirements

· Participate in telco WAN/Internet link break fix · Life cycle management (replace aged equipment)

· Manages site power / UPS support · Supports 3rd Party VPN Support

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information technology, information systems etc.

EXPERIENCE

· Minimum 5 years of related experience in networking

· Significant experience in configuring, managing and maintenance of wired and wires networking services

· Experience with Cisco telephony, core and distribution switches

· Strong, demonstrated infrastructure project management experience

· Relevant IT certifications i.e. Network+, CCNA, Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT), ITIL etc.

· Experience with configuring and managing Cisco switches, routers, core switches, and phone systems

· Experience with configuring and managing Cisco IOS/ISO-XE, Wireless LAN controllers, and Cisco Prime

· Member of ICTAZ or EIZ

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

· Effective communication

· Ability to influence managers and employees

· Ability to demonstrate leadership

· Critical thinking

· Conflict management

· Problem solving skills

· Ability to work in pressured and deadline-driven operating environment

· Detail-orientated with the technical aptitude and ability to perform tasks accurately and comprehensively

· Expert in multi-tasking, time management and planning of work

· Excellent presentation skills