Network Engineer

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our NOC team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our critical IT infrastructure, leading the implementation and maintenance of innovative technologies. This position requires a strong foundation in traditional system administration practices, coupled with expertise in automation, cloud technologies, containerization, Linux environments, Microsoft 365/Exchange Server and Active Directory, and email security solutions.

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Responsibilities:

• Allocating network resources and maintaining company WAN environment.
• Installing, supporting and maintaining new server and communications hardware and software infrastructure
• Setting up Radius, DNS, Nutanix HCI VM’s, Secure Web Servers
• Setting up client VPN environments, especially opensource technologies e.g. Openvpn, WireGuard, FreeRadius, FRR
• Implement routine and preventative measures and maintaining and monitoring network security, including firewalls.
• Maintain detailed schematics and documentation of all infrastructure and related systems
• Research new technology and components
• Assist with the formulation of new design/technological concepts for the business
• Design, simulate, test and implement design/technological concepts
• Identify cost-saving initiatives
• Assist pre-sales with special projects
• Test/ qualify solutions against international standards
• Assisting internal colleagues in the investigation of networking and system-related problems and solutions
• Real-time investigation and fault-finding communication problems for external and internal clients
• Upskill junior members of the team.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Networking qualification required: Minimum CCNP
• Minimum 4 years experience in Core network functions and operations (BGP and OSPF protocols in an MPLS network)
• Knowledge of network security and Fortigate firewall configuration, management and support.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, VMware infrastructure, as well as routing.
• Strong knowledge of open source applications e.g. Open VPN, Wireguard, FRR, Freeradius, open DNS
• Strong knowledge in the ISP environment, e.g. BGP, VRF’s, IGP’s. Working with Fiber network
• Operators (FNO) and have a good understanding of how FNO networks work and inter-connectivity to such environments.
• Scripting knowledge e.g. Python an advantage.

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Personal Attributes:

• Show leadership ability.
• Remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances
• Take responsibility for staying up to date with the latest trends and developments
• Be willing and keen to share information
• Have good communication skills
• Have a natural tendency to be self-driven and highly self-motivated with a sense of pride in their work
• Show initiative
• Have a strong sense of integrity, and is open, honest and ethical in everything they do
• Be able to learn and apply new development tools quickly and efficiently
• Be able to accept constructive criticism
• Be prepared to travel locally and on occasion internationally, sometimes at short notice

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Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

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To Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to careers@metacom.net