Network Specialist at Capitec Bank

Job description

Purpose of the role:

• To create and optimise the IT networking system for Capitec Bank.
• Define Capitec Bank’s Network Strategy and Architecture
• Design Network Solutions
• Design new network solutions that meet the technical requirements to align with, but not limited to IT security
• Scalability and capacity planning
• Engage with Vendors / Suppliers / Business Partners for the design and implementation of network infrastructure solutions if needed.
• Improve and optimize current network implementations.
• Forecast the growth in network capacity requirements using monitoring and management tools. Document designs, specifications and implementations.
• Implement Network Designs

Qualifications

Min:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A networking related qualification (eg. CCNA / CCNP)
• A network security related qualification (eg. FCNSP / CCNA Security / CheckPoint

Ideal:

Multiple qualifications in various networking disciplines like Routing, Switching, Firewall, IPS, VPN, Data Centre, Virtualization, etc.

Job Knowledge

Min:

• TCP/IP protocol stack Firewall topologies and configurations
• IPsec and SSL VPNs
• Router and Switch configurations
• Routing protocols BGP, OSPF, EIGRP and Policy Based Routing
• Spanning-tree and VLAN configurations
• Network redundancy, high-availability design and load balancing implementations

Ideal :

• IPS configuration
• Secure Gateway / Forward Proxy configurations o Malware protection
• NAC o DLP
• Virtual Switching
• SDN
• Application Delivery Controller
• Web Application Firewalls / Reverse proxies
• WLAN deployment and security
• The incumbent will be required to work overtime from time-to-time.
• Own vehicle and a valid drivers’ license will be required.
• Willingness to travel. Clear credit record
• Clear criminal record