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Job Title: Active Network Technician – FTTH \u2013 KZN<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Implementing, supporting and maintaining the network infrastructure.
\nLocation:<\/strong> KwaZulu-Natal
\nReference:<\/strong> PS009780-RB-1<\/p>\n
\nDuties & Responsibilities:<\/strong>
\nMinimum requirements for the role:
\nA matric is essential for this role.
\nA relevant networking or IT Qualification is preferred.
\nThe successful candidate must have knowledge and an understanding of ICT and the telecoms industry.
\nExperience in layer 2 and layer 3 networking and routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP is preferred.
\nBasic experience MPLS, SD-WAN and QOS design and networks is essential.
\nMust have knowledge of GPON networks.
\nExperience in networking (routing and switching) in the telecommunications industry is essential.
\nMust have a good understanding of network device configuration.
\nKnowledge of planning and building fibre networks in cities, in-building reticulation and reticulation in estates and suburbs is pref.
\nMust be able to apply knowledge of routing protocols across the network platforms and be able to troubleshoot around routers.
\nMust be able to configure and troubleshoot around network switches.
\nPrevious experience having co-ordinated people and projects is essential.
\nMust adopt a philosophy and corresponding processes that focus on identification and satisfaction of the customers\u2019 stated and unstated needs and wants.
\nMust meet or exceed business and customer expectations both in terms of delivery and quality.
\nPrevious experience having done or supervised or managed installations within the fibre or telecommunications or related industries is essential for the role.
\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for:<\/p>\n
\nPlanning, organising, managing, and providing support to ensure the stable operation of the network infrastructure.
\nManaging and supporting vendors along with contractors\u2019 working to improve network designs where necessary.
\nOverseeing the testing of network designs to ensure that it is functioning according to expectation.
\nEnsuring that network infrastructure is implemented successfully.
\nManaging timelines of active network in line with passive network builds, ensuring live dates are not missed.
\nMaintaining a highly efficient, high-performance, cost- effective, and scalable active network.
\nProviding support for all facets of the active network where necessary.
\nEnsuring upgrades and configuration changes are performed within change control procedures.
\nEnsuring that network device configuration is backed up and securely stored.
\nControlling active network project related activities such as network upgrades and firmware upgrades.
\nDefining project deadlines and deliverables, communicate these to the various stakeholders and ensuring they are executed by network team.
\nManaging team performance, promoting cohesiveness and taking corrective action where necessary.
\nProviding monthly uptime reports.
\nEnsuring that active network as-build documentation is up to date.
\nProviding ad-hoc reports as requested from management.
\nTroubleshooting of all network related issues.
\nMonitoring of uptime and downtime of equipment, network links and services.
\nMonitoring of the network management systems, and any other backhaul providers on the network.
\nSalary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.<\/p>\n