Network & Cabling Design Engineer at Teraco

Description

• The role has a direct line report to IT systems manager, but also performs functions for the Teraco Design Team, under leadership of the National Technical Manager, and the Interconnect Infrastructure Systems Manager.  This role will be required to travel between Teraco’s operational and new development sites, to oversee implementation.

OBJECTIVES

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Network Design and Implementation (Operations & New Construction & Fitout)

• To document Teraco networking standards, and to ensure that work meets all related engineering, planning, and operational standards
• designs and maintains the topology of Teraco’s network set-up, for both new construction/fitout facilities and existing operational facilities.
• Design, test and ensure correct implementation of routing and switching solutions
• To identify potential network issues and risks, and to provide workable technical solutions to mitigate such risks
• To develop contingency and fail-over network topologies to maintain dependable network throughput to serve Teraco’s business needs best
• To monitor network performance during both the operational and implementation phases, to take proactive and corrective action as needed
• To work with the IT Network Engineer team in configuring and implementing network design and changes; This may require the incumbent to configure the routing and switching configurations, where there may be network engineer resource constraints.
• To provide mentoring and training in design solutions and additional systems training on in-place systems
• IT Network troubleshooting and support.
• Design & configure switching to maximize network efficiency and security.
• Creating diagrams of computer network topologies that show how devices are connected 
• Logging and updating calls via the ticketing system.

Cabling Design and Implementation (New Construction and Fitout)

• Collaborate with the data centre design team and Interconnect Infrastructure Systems Manager to understand, develop, and design the data centre cabling infrastructure for new data centre construction facilities and existing facility enhancement projects.
• Coordination and design capabilities for all phases from conceptual/schematic design through construction drawings.
• The design development must be done to ensure the requirement off all network cabling for IT, BMS, Security, and specific client specifications (OIMP projects) are achieved.
• Work within a team environment to ensure standards are met and that all technology systems are incorporated into the overall system design
• The design development will also include the routing infrastructure requirements for all low voltage cabling from different networks from the patch rooms to the device locations.
• Issue cabling infrastructure drawings and specifications for tender and review costing received.
• Issue cabling infrastructure drawings for construction and attend kick off meetings with contractor pre installation.
• Inspect contractor installation on site including quality of installation on routing and patching, against the defined standards.
• Develop as built drawing pack with the architect once the cabling installation is complete

Requirements
SKILLS REQUIREMENT

• Excellent interpersonal relations.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Attention to detail imperative.
• Ability to multi-task is essential.
• Able to perform under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Open to learn and grow essential.
• Take accountability and ownership.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of telecommunications cabling and infrastructure design and implementation
• Excellent understanding of structured cabling and building drawings.
• Knowledge of industry standards including BICSI, IEEE and TIA/EIA
   

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric.
• CCNA
• CCDA
• RCDD preferred or relevant structured cabling design/installation certification  
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a networking role.
• Accustomed to working in a high-energy environment.
• Technical competence and understanding are vital.
• Valid South African Driver’s License and car.