Job Summary
The role of the Network Engineer II is to manage network Data Centre Infrastructure as well as Customer network infrastructure. The Network Engineer is overall responsible for Cloud network Infrastructure that includes:
Network Switches
Firewalls
Wireless Access Devices
Routers
Network Appliances
Associated management servers and tools
The role of the Network Engineer II is to perform the following:
Develop and update Silicon Sky’s Network Policy to best practices
Ensure Network is secured according to best practices
Ensure Network is configured according to best practices
Manage Network cross connects
Ensure Network is documented and kept up to date
Performance and capacity management
Level 1 and 2 support
Respond to customer tickets
Network Switches
o Install, upgrade and configure Switches
o Patch Management
o Security Management
o Performance and Capacity Reporting
o Ensure management according to Silicon Sky Policy
Firewalls
o Install, upgrade and configure Firewalls
o Patch Management
o Security Management
o Performance and Capacity Reporting
o Ensure management according to Silicon Sky Policy
Wireless Access Devices
o Install, upgrade and configure Wireless Access Points
o Patch Management
o Security Management
o Performance and Capacity Reporting
o Ensure management according to Silicon Sky Policy
Routers
o Install, upgrade and configure Routers
o Patch Management
o Security Management
o Performance and Capacity Reporting
o Ensure management according to Silicon Sky Policy
Network Appliances
o Install, upgrade and configure Network Appliances (ie Web Application Firewalls)
o Patch Management
o Security Management
o Performance and Capacity Reporting
o Ensure management according to Silicon Sky Policy
Ensure company security standards are adhered to.
Requirements / Competencies
Attention to detail
Meet deadlines
Reliability and consistent high standard of work
Take ownership and accountability for tasks
Strong communication skills
Strong documentation skills
Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Strong customer ethic
Ability to work under pressure
Willing to work after hours
Team player.
Qualifications / Experience
At least 6 years’ experience in managing networks
IT certifications required
CCNA or other network vendor certifications required
Security certifications
Hand-on experience configuring network switches
Hand-on experience configuring firewalls
Hand-on experience configuring routers
Troubleshooting experience (problem solving)
Base knowledge of Virtualisation technologies (VMware)
Veeam experience
Experience with Word and Visio