Key Responsibility Areas:

Technical  

 Responsible for the national IP Core

o   Physical infrastructure around the country at our main peering points mainly the 3 Teraco’s

o   Configuration and management of the Core IP equipment

o   Manage and secure all IP Peering and Peering policies

o   Capacity and Route optimization management

o   Manage and lead WISP integration onto the centralized IP Core

·         Transmission network of the Company

o   Build, manage and operate national transmission network based on MPLS

o   Optimize and manage route and traffic flows

o   Ensure redundancy and service availability SLA’s are met with our WISP’s

o   Manage and lead WISP integration onto the National Transmission network

·         Responsible for the management and security of the Company IP Space

·         Support and manage the Company’s shared service infrastructure at our 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

·         Communications and support to our WISPs.

Requirements:

·         Minimum of 5 years ISP / SP experience

·         CCNA / CCDP / CCNP or other certifications advantages

·         Expert proficiency in working on Mikrotik Routers and Switches

·         Mikrotik MPLS deployment experience would be advantageous

·         Project and Project management experience

·         Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

·         English and Afrikaans proficiency

·         Expert proficiency in Routing Protocols both internal and external (OSPF / BGP / ISIS etc.)

·         Expert proficiency in L2 switching

·         Proficiency Mac OS X would be a big win

·         Experience with Arista Equipment would be advantageous

·         Experience with Juniper Equipment would be advantageous

Competencies:

·         Ability to analyze and define problems, prioritize work flow, multitask, meet deadlines and remain flexible

·         Ability to remain calm during difficult situations or in a very busy environment as well as when dealing with difficult calls / conflict situations

·         Professional and pleasant disposition

·         Strong and effective communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills are essential

·         Ability to use initiative, be proactive and self-motivated

·         Work well under pressure

·         Proven ability to mentor and manage a team of NOC engineers.