These jobs were popular with other job seekersOur ICT client based in Stellenbosch is looking to employ a NOC Engineer for the Core and IP side.Duties & Responsibilities This person will report to the IP Core and Transmission Engineering Team Lead. The Network Operations Centre Engineer (NOC) maintains the network and responds  as necessary across the National Network. The person will analyse problems, perform troubleshooting and incident response on the system and track problems through to resolution. Managing, maintaining, and ensuring the accuracy of the Monitoring Systems (These report onthe status and performance of the IP Core and, ISP Services). Fault handing and escalation (identifying and responding to faults on the IP Core and Transmission network, liaising with NOC engineers when necessary and handling escalation through to resolution). Provisioning (IP assignment, Core and Transmission Network configuration). Implementing and reporting of scheduled and approved changes, where necessary escalate failed changes to IP Core Engineers. Maintaining of WIKI and technical documentation (for NOC) of processes and procedures used throughout normal operations. Development of knowledge and skills in networking and the relevant systems particularly those specific to the monitoring management and provisioning of the IP Core and Transmission network. Ability to assess and prioritize faults and respond or escalate accordingly. Commissioning of Transmission nodes and fibre transmission links to the approved standard as the network expands. Responsible for the monitoring and first level support of the IP Core: Support and management of the Core IP equipment. o Capacity and route optimization management and reporting. Assist with WISP integration onto the centralized IP Core. Transmission network o Build, manage, and operate national transmission network based on SR-MPLS. o Optimize and manage route and traffic flows. o Manage and lead WISP integration onto the National Transmission network. Assist, test, and implement in conjunction with our WISP best practices for RFC Process. Assist with the development and implementation of RFCs by our WISP’s. Support our WISP with their internal MPLS deployments. Desired Experience & QualificationMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Juniper/Cisco or other networking or other field related certifications advantages Any relevant Network related certification or qualification Minimum of 3 Years ISP / SP / WISP experience in a similar role High Level of Proficiency in working on Mikrotik Routers & Switches will be advantageous. Mikrotik MPLS deployment experience would be advantageous. Proficiency in oral, written and interpersonal communication skills English and Afrikaans proficiency Proficiency in IP address and subnet planning and implementation. Both V4 & v6. Proficient in Routing Protocols both internal and External (OSPF/BGP/ISIS etc) Proficient in L2 switching. Proficiency Mac OS X would be a big win. Experience with Juniper Equipment would be advantageous. Own transport essential as shift work is essential in a 24/7 365 environment. These jobs were popular with other job seekers#J-18808-Ljbffr