NETWORK SUPPORT ENGINEER IN SOUTH AFRICA

Our client is currently seeking to recruit a Network Support Engineer. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS General Install new or rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage etc. in accordance with standards and projects or operational requirements Install and configure systems across Windows, Linux and all associated configuration with external systems Install and provide configuration management for and troubleshoot local and wide area networks Manage Client network hardware and equipment as required; including routers, switches, servers, storage switches and workstations and their associated operating systems and/or software Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups Review, recommend and implement security requirements for all systems on the network, conduct research and maintain a broad knowledge of current and emerging state-of-the-art computer / network systems technologies, architectures, services, protocols and standards Contribute to and maintain system standards documentation Support for the storage area network Support of network management procedures and processes Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as and when necessary Upgrade and configure system software that support applications or per project/operational needs Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimisation as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required Maintain data centre environmental and monitoring equipment Participate in appropriate change planning meetings and prepare necessary documentation for appropriate change authorisations Research and recommend, and where possible automate approaches for system administration tasks COMPETENCIES Qualifications Matric IT related certification CCNA certification Specific Skills (Technical): Minimum 4-years Networks (Maintenance & Implementation) experience Sound knowledge of network architecture and protocols (TCP/IP, SSH, SCP, Ethernet) Storage Network experience System Security within the Banking Arena The successful applicant must: Have good verbal and written communication skills Be self-driven and have high energy levels Be organized and assertive Be a logical thinker Be able to work in a team environment by collaborating with others and sharing tools, skills and knowledge Be able to work autonomously and as a Team lead on projects when required Have own reliable car Be able to work standby and after hours when required Send a detailed copy of your CV to bonita(at)recru-it(dot)co(dot)za Should you not be contacted within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.