Network Engineer Mr Price Group at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• Join our dynamic team to install, configure, and maintain LAN and WAN networks, including wireless LAN, telephony, and unified communication solutions.

Responsibilities

• Network Implementation & Management: Install, configure, test, and maintain LAN and WAN networking, switching, routing, and wireless systems.
• Edge Security: Install, configure, test, and maintain edge security devices.
• Voice Systems: Install, configure, and maintain voice systems.
• Reporting: Report on network performance according to predefined metrics.
• Improvements and Implementations: Manage and report on new implementations, lifecycle management, patch management, optimization, and improvement initiatives to enhance the network environment. Maintain and improve security standards and deploy automation of networking configurations and tasks to reduce human error.
• Monitoring & Maintenance: Perform regular network health checks, resolve issues proactively, and utilize available monitoring tools to maintain the highest network performance standards. 
• Support: Provide 2nd level support and troubleshooting to relevant business stakeholders and engage with vendors for troubleshooting.
• Systems Knowledge: Maintain a good knowledge of the various systems and server architecture deployed in the business.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in IT, or minimum CCNP-level network qualifications.
• 3-5 years experience in a hands-on network engineering role.
• Proficiency in Routing & Switching Protocols (including OSPF and BGP), network security controls and zero trust networking, IP voice, and WLAN.
• Strong problem-solving skills, governance & compliance knowledge, and disaster recovery planning experience.
• Experience with Cisco (Nexus, Catalyst and Meraki), HPE Aruba and Palo Alto hardware advantageous.