Network Specialist

Network Specialist
Nature of tasks 
Architect, design, install and configure network solutions (e.g. switches, firewalls, routers, load balancers, SDN solutions, VPN, network protocols, network encryptors, etc);
Implement network maintenance routines and schedules;
Implement and operate orchestration/automation tooling to maintain and extend network solutions; 
Implement and operate network management, reporting and monitoring tooling;
Troubleshoot, diagnose and solve network issues;
Implement and operate network-related software providing shared services; 
Implement network backup, restore, performance tuning and analysis;
Produce and maintain network technical documentation and operational procedures;
Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures;
Planning, installing, testing and conducting surveys of wireless network installations;
Knowledge and skills
A network SME with extensive detailed design expertise;
Strong understanding of network infrastructure hardware and software;
Makes a significant contribution to the investigation, diagnosis and resolution of network problems; 
Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers;
Secure layered tunnelling, VPNs (including client-based and site to site);
Good technical knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching and network engineering;
Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting of Ethernet based telecommunication networks;
Ensures that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in the defined area of expertise;
Network and/or wireless Certification which could include: CISCO Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) and/or CCNA-Wireless (CCNA-W) and/or Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CNWA) or equivalent WLC and WAP