Access Network Engineer - Stellenbosch at HeroTel

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the engineering and long-term planning of access network technologies.
• Responsible for designing large scale access networks on different technology mediums and protocols.
• Work closely with the R&D team to research and adopt technologies that scales the access network sustainably.
• Work closely with IP Core and transmission and NOC Engineers to ensure the network meets users’ requirements.

Key Outputs:

• Automation: Develop and manage automation tools for access network provisioning and management, including configuration, deployment, and large-scale changes based on projects.
• Audit: Ensure compliance with organizational standards through regular audits of network configuration, performance, and security.
• Security: Implement security measures to protect network infrastructure and prevent unauthorized access.
• Traffic Engineering: Design optimized routing protocols, techniques, and services for efficient traffic management within the access network.
• Standards: Set access network standards, provide approved hardware and software, and document network configurations.
• Quality of Experience: Ensure a high-quality user experience on the access network through technology and system improvements.
• Policies: Develop and enforce policies for security, traffic engineering, and quality of service, aligning with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Knowledge Transfer and Documentation: Share knowledge with other teams, create training materials, conduct training sessions, write documentation, and maintain a knowledge base.
• Research new possibilities to improve Access networks and Support Network operational teams to solve complex engineering problems.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Network Engineering role in the ISP or FNO industry.
• Expert on network protocols and design principles, OSPF. BGP, ISIS
• Expert in Access network technologies, GPON, EPON, Metro Ethernet, Wireless.
• Proven ability to solve complex networking challenges.
• Experience in python or other network scripting languages.
• Deep understanding of network and infrastructure Security.
• Profound technical expertise: Possesses an in-depth understanding of networks, including a comprehensive grasp of how networks operate within the layers of the OSI model.
• Engineering expertise: Approach network challenges with an engineering mindset, displaying a commitment to delve into intricate issues, identifying root causes and providing solutions.
• Ability to translate complex technology solutions to other technical and non-technical peers.
• Innovative perspective: Ability to step back and provide perspective on improvement and scalability.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree would be advantageous.