Principle Network Engineer

Role Summary

To implement and support a high-end network environment within the infrastructure and operations division.

Responsibilities :

• Establish the networking environment by designing network Solutions as per defined Network Strategy to improve the resilience of the current Environment.
• Maximise the network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting high end network problems and outages, scheduling and implementing upgrades.
• Collaborate and consult with other BU Architects / Owners to effectively optimize the network environment.
• Investigate LAN, WAN and Firewall environments using information from multiple sources.
• Securing of network systems and company IT Infrastructure by establishing and enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access.
• Support and administer firewall environments in line with IT security policy.
• Report network operational status by gathering and prioritizing information and managing projects.
• Upgrade data network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases to ensure compliancy.
• Configure routing and switching equipment, hosted IP voice services and firewalls.
• Provide remote support to on-site engineers and end users / customers during installation.
• Capacity management and audit of IP addressing and hosted devices within data centers.
• Liaise with project management teams, third-line engineers and service desk engineers on a regular basis.
• Lead an Automation and Innovation strategy.

Qualifications