(1627) Senior Network Engineer (Specialising in Cisco ACI) - BSTD at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Design and build network infrastructure solutions and ACI that align with the SARB’s requirements.
• Lead and drive the implementation of network infrastructure designs, ensuring alignment with the defined architecture.
• Manage the network infrastructure life cycle
• Provide expert guidance on network infrastructure solutions, support ACI adoption and participate in other SARB Group projects.
• Ensure that network infrastructure solutions adhere to the governance and security model developed by the Cyber and Information Security Unit Division.
• Develop, maintain and document technical standards, procedures, user guides, standard operating procedures and instructional documents related to network infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the functionality of deployed network infrastructure solutions and technologies.
• Identify, address and remediate risks in the network infrastructure environment as identified by auditors and governance-related assessments.
• Stay abreast of new developments in network infrastructure and technologies.
• Be responsible for network infrastructure capacity planning, disaster recovery and resource allocation to ensure optimal performance, continuity and scalability.
• Prepare network performance, capacity and problem resolution reports.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a minimum of an Honour’s degree (NQF 8) in Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
• certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); and
• at least 8 to 10 years’ experience in network infrastructure, with a strong track record of designing and implementing ACI in enterprise organisations.

The following certifications will be an advantage:

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Data Center;
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise; and
• ITIL v3/4 and COBIT 2019.