Data Center Network Engineer at FNB South Africa

To test and analyse network facilities;  Produce multi-network designs design policies strategies architectures network optimization

Responsibilities

Drive business profitability in the context of cost management through Information technology solutions

• Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness
• Develop financial model for charge-out for all components to ensure relevant income are generated
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by  providing input to business requirements
• Develop appropriate strategic plans for the network design and architecture by executing plans and all changes required to optimise business network
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, initiatives and relevant industry practices. Ensure drafting and implementation of appropriate interventions.  Ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Identify all the components within the network by defining benchmarks for latency and utilisation of network components
• Implement  network changes during defined slots and at appropriate times by executing all changes
• Ensure all network testing and analysis of network facilities are executed and findings used to increase efficiencies in the business
• Produce multi-network designs, design policies and applications for the business
• Manage own development to increase own competencies

Additional Requirements

• In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.

Preference will be given to candidates that meet the following criteria:

• Five years of Cisco IOS Network operating system experience
• Five years of Cisco Network and Data Center experience
• Expert-level knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 concepts (Data Center Routing / Switching)
• Expert understanding of the Spanning Tree protocol
• Good understanding of Routing Protocols including EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
• Must have experience with Cisco Switches, Nexus 7XXX, and 5XXX series, and ASR 9k
• Cisco ACI experience would be an advantage.
• Load balancing skills - F5
• Excellent customer-facing and presentation skills