About the position
Postion Summary:
The Network Engineer is critical in ensuring continuous operations and providing support, implementation and management of SARAO’s organisational-wide network, including high-capacity science data and office networks, High-speed networks and inter-branch data connectivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, install, configure, change and maintain the SARAO networkInterface with external stakeholdersUpgrading Networks for Science and No-Science Data Management of Linux-based network services platforms (including virtualised environments)Perform network and IT security establishment and maintenance dutiesMonitor and maintain software?, hardware and peripheral device's and run tests on a regular basisAnalyse network performance and find ways of improvementSchedule upgrades and maintenance according to organisational service cadence and schedules, minimising interruptions to operations
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7
Minimum Experience:
- B
- Tech/ B
- Sc (Comp Sci/Engineering/IT or related field) with 6+ years; ORB
- Eng / B
- Sc Hons (Comp Sci/Engineering/IT or related field) with 4+ years; ORM
- Eng / M
- Sc (Comp Sci/Engineering/IT or related field) with 3+ years; ORMust have a valid Relevant Network Associate/Professional Industry Certifications
Experience:
- Working as a highly technical resource on enterprise network infrastructureExperience in network operations and service supportExperience working with the helpdesk as a support technicianExperience monitoring and responding proactively to network and IT issuesExperience monitoring, implementing and updating network security servicesExperience working with virtual networks, namespace managementExperience interpreting and updating network designsExperience in Network Multicasting and Anycasting KnowledgeExperience in Network automation and high-speed Networks
Knowledge:
- Data Centre EnvironmentWAN networking (MPLS, VRF, BGP, etc
- ),Strong knowledge of the Zero trust provisioning concept,Long haul networking technologies
- Network Automation Tools (Ansible, Netbrain, etc) (Critical)Cloud-based security servicesKnowledge of Network SecurityVery Strong knowledge of Network Multicasting and Anycasting Knowledge (Critical)Good understanding of Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-on and Federated Identity (IdP andmSP) and how they integrate with network equipment
- ,Telemetry
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including gathering and distilling information and tailoring it appropriately for the target audience
- Knowledge and background in IT Service Management disciplines and Frameworks such as ITIL and Change Management
- Documenting network architecture at various OSI levels
- Operating systems experience: Windows, Linux (Debian / Ubuntu)Fiber Technologies knowledgeDatacenter Networking including up to 400 Gb/s EthernetAdministration of high-speed Ethernet switches/routersL3 Routing (e
- g
- , OSPF, BGP)IP Multicast protocols (e
- g
- , PIM Protocol) (Critical)DHCPLACPNetwork diagnostic tools such as Wireshark and scripting
Additional Notes:
Teamwork and Collaboration: Cooperates with others to achieve organisational objectives and may share team resources to do this. Track and report on the implementation of features and capabilitiesProtect teams from distractions and unrelated \ unnecessary workAbility to reliably estimate and plan work as part of a [URL Removed] to mentor team membersIs versatile and enjoys a fast-paced environmentCommunication and Facilitation Agile approaches to systems developmentStrategic thinking and influenceInitiative and continually bringing fresh ideas to the tableThe NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.
Desired Skills:
- Skilled in applied field of position
- Knowledge to be relevant
- Responsible in performing duties
About The Employer:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT telescope in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours.
