Transmission Engineer Stellenbosch - Hybrid

IP Core & Transmission Engineer (Stellenbosch based)The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and optimisation of the Core network infrastructure. Responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing our IP core and transmission network to ensure we meet the uptime requirements of the network.This is a Hybrid position – the successful candidate will spend 3 days a week in the Stellenbosch Office and must reside in or near the Office.The successful candidate must have a Driver's License and own transport.Duties & ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibility Areas:Responsible for the national IP Core.Manage physical infrastructure around the country at the main peering points, mainly the 3 Teraco's.Configuration and management of the Core IP equipment.Manage and secure all IP Peering and Peering policies.Capacity and Route optimization management.Manage and lead WISP integration onto the centralized IP Core.Build, manage and operate the national transmission network based on MPLS.Optimize and manage route and traffic flows.Ensure redundancy and service availability SLA's are met with the WISP's.Manage and lead WISP integration onto the National Transmission network.Responsible for the management and security of the company's IP Space.Support and manage shared service infrastructure at aggregation points.Manage WISP resources to complete and report on Network.Define, test and implement in conjunction with WISP best practices for Routing policies.Lead and assist with the development and implementation of standardized best practices.Support the WISP with their internal network deployments.Provide communications and support to ISPs.Desired Experience & QualificationMatric and tertiary qualification.Technical certifications: MikroTik (MTCTE, MTCRE, MTCNA), Fortinet (NSE1), Cisco (CCNA, CCDP, CCNP or other certifications).Minimum of 5 years ISP / SP experience.Expert proficiency in working on Mikrotik Routers and Switches.Project and Project management experience.Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Proficiency in English and Afrikaans.Expert proficiency in Routing Protocols (OSPF / BGP / ISIS etc.).Expert proficiency in L2 switching.Proficiency in Mac OS X would be a big win.Experience with Arista Equipment would be advantageous.Package & RemunerationCompetitive and market related.
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