ENVIRONMENT: A specialised company that focuses on the architecture, design and deployment of IP and ethernet infrastructure for service providers is currently seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Network Engineer to join their dynamic team.
DUTIES: Provide effective, timely and accurate network solutions for new and existing designs.Identify initiatives covering Layer 1, 2 and Layer 3 topologies, Radius and QoS.Ensuring standardisation across networks is supported and cost-effective scalable solutions are produced.Raise and carry out change requests, after hours.Provide accurate enterprise network design consultancy for approved projects.Support and initiate network and operations optimisation activities.Ensure network and infrastructure elements are correctly managed. REQUIREMENTS: 5+ years hands-on experience, building and configuring complex networks.Demonstrated technical and analytical skills.Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.Strong understanding of IP/MPLS and associated protocols.Hands-on experience with carrier grade networking equipment and technologies.Solid experience at troubleshooting complex problems.Solid understanding of carrier grade requirements in terms of reliability and robustness.Network integration via the following protocols:REST and/or SOAP API'sNetconf and YANGRadius and/or DiameterNetFlow protocols (NetFlow, IPFIX, JFlow and SFlow)SNMP and streaming telemetryBGP and IGP's (ISIS, OSPF)Strong knowledge and experience of Python and/or other scripting languages.QOS principles and familiar with networking protocols.QOS and traffic shaping principles.An understanding of policy enforcement solutions.Content management/version control/source code management solutions (Bitbucket/Bamboo/Git Hub).Routing protocols, such as BGP, OSPF, QoS, MPLS and MPLS VPN, etc.IT security, DDoS mitigation and auditing a plus.Deep understanding and experience in product delivery and maintenance service: router, switches, WLAN, firewalls.Experience in professional services in the service provider and telecommunications space and data centre networking experience would be beneficial.Good programming/scripting skills.Excellent networking skills – Should be comfortable with mainstream networking protocols.Comfortable with working with database technologies related knowledge and hands-on experience.Understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript and HTML.Working knowledge of object-oriented PHP programming and knowledge of functional programming.Working knowledge Of SQL databases such as MySQL and other query languages.Bachelor's degree would be preferred (Engineering or Computer Science).Related vendor certifications would be beneficial. ATTRIBUTES: Good problem-solving, critical thinking and time management skills.Fluent in the English language.Good collaboration and teamwork skills.Is able to work closely with developers and other staff to solve DevOps issues with customer facing services, tools and applications.Good presentation skills with an outgoing personality and good communication skills.Self-Starter with no need to be micro-managed.Team player that can work as a member of a broader team.Can liaise with numerous teams at the customer premises in order to analyse and identify corrective measures.Ability to generate or write technical documents such as High-level designs and Low-level designs (as built).
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