Systems Engineer, Enterprise Networks

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Design, implementing, administering, and strong troubleshooting experience on the following.
  
• Data Centre Network technologies such Data Centre Interconnect (DCI), VXLAN, OTV, LISP, VPCs etc.
  
• Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) with strong background on Cisco Viptela, Cisco Meraki, and Fortinet SD-WAN
  
• Software Defined Access (SDA) with strong background on Cisco SD-Access, Meraki Solutions, Fortinet and HPE Aruba.
  
• Network Admission Control (NAC) with strong background on Cisco ISE, Fortinac and HPE Aruba ClearPass.
  
• Software Defined Data Centre (SDDC) with strong background on Cisco ACI or Arista Solutions.
  
• Enterprise Wireless Solutions with strong backgrounds on Cisco WLAN, Meraki, Fortinet and HPE Aruba
  
• Advanced experience in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP)
  
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architectures (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANS, routing, etc.) Familiarity with network security technologies and solutions.
  
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access will be advantageous.
  
• Knowledge of network programmability and automation will be advantageous.
  
• Good understanding and appreciation of technical design and business principles
  
• Ability to create accurate diagrams and documentation for designing and deploying of Enterprise Network solutions.
  
• Experience in carrying out Enterprise Network assessments and reporting/recommendation writing.
  
• Experience presenting solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Experience in multi-vendor Network products and solutions and understanding of industry best practices.
  
• Demonstrate Client engagement skills.
  
• Previous experience in technical proposal writing
  
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Good verbal communication skills
  
• Team player
  

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field of study
  
• At least 3-4 years in the enterprise Network and Security field
  
• Cisco Professional level Certification i.e., CCNP enterprise, CCNP Data Centre
  
• Expert level network and security certification i.e., Fortinet NSE7 (enterprise firewall), HPE Aruba, Meraki etc.
  
• DevOps certification and experience scripting and network automation will be an added advantage.
  
• Relevant industry standard certifications, (e.g. ISO 27001, SABSA, TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, etc.) would be advantageous
  

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Design, implementing, administering, and strong troubleshooting experience on the following.
  
• Data Centre Network technologies such Data Centre Interconnect (DCI), VXLAN, OTV, LISP, VPCs etc.
  
• Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) with strong background on Cisco Viptela, Cisco Meraki, and Fortinet SD-WAN
  
• Software Defined Access (SDA) with strong background on Cisco SD-Access, Meraki Solutions, Fortinet and HPE Aruba.
  
• Network Admission Control (NAC) with strong background on Cisco ISE, Fortinac and HPE Aruba ClearPass.
  
• Software Defined Data Centre (SDDC) with strong background on Cisco ACI or Arista Solutions.
  
• Enterprise Wireless Solutions with strong backgrounds on Cisco WLAN, Meraki, Fortinet and HPE Aruba
  
• Advanced experience in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP)
  
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architectures (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANS, routing, etc.) Familiarity with network security technologies and solutions.
  
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access will be advantageous.
  
• Knowledge of network programmability and automation will be advantageous.
  
• Good understanding and appreciation of technical design and business principles
  
• Ability to create accurate diagrams and documentation for designing and deploying of Enterprise Network solutions.
  
• Experience in carrying out Enterprise Network assessments and reporting/recommendation writing.
  
• Experience presenting solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Experience in multi-vendor Network products and solutions and understanding of industry best practices.
  
• Demonstrate Client engagement skills.
  
• Previous experience in technical proposal writing
  
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Good verbal communication skills
  
• Team player
  

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field of study
  
• At least 3-4 years in the enterprise Network and Security field
  
• Cisco Professional level Certification i.e., CCNP enterprise, CCNP Data Centre
  
• Expert level network and security certification i.e., Fortinet NSE7 (enterprise firewall), HPE Aruba, Meraki etc.
  
• DevOps certification and experience scripting and network automation will be an added advantage.
  
• Relevant industry standard certifications, (e.g. ISO 27001, SABSA, TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, etc.) would be advantageous
  

• Design, build, deliver, and operate Hybrid Network solutions to meet client requirements.
  
• Document the proposed technology solution.
  
• Document the statement of work along with all labor requirements.
  
• Work with the Client Manager to prepare the pricing format that will be supplied to the customer.
  
• Perform the actual solution design and prepare a parts-list outlining solution components/equipment to be provided.
  
• Develop and manage a proof-of-concept as such may be required.
  
• Engage all technical resources required for an accurate solution design.
  
• Document all deliverables and what constitutes a successful completion.
  
• Verify the proposal’s accuracy and sign off on the final documents to be presented to the client.
  
• Assist the Client Manager during the final presentation to the client as appropriate.
  
• Provide documentation for solutions delivered to clients.
  
• Work with project managers and other delivery teams to ensure that solutions provided to customers are delivered within specified timelines.
  
• Highlight risks, provide alternative options, and recommend quality solutions to specified problems.
  
• Where feasible, use automation to reduce delivery time and human intervention on repetitive tasks
  
• Act as subject matter expert on a variety of technologies within the enterprise Networks portfolio
  
• Guide on change management on change management when integrating solutions provided to customers.
  
• Guide and/mentor junior engineer.