Network Engineer - Sandton at Ivanhoe Mines

Mandatory qualifications required:

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• National Diploma Information Technology.
• Cisco Certified Network Administrator and Professional (e.g. Knowledge of CCNA, CCNP).
• Advantageous: Cisco Certified Design Professional.
• Advantageous: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Beneficial:

• Fortinet NSE 5 (FortiManager)
• Fortinet NSE 6 (FortiSwitch, FortiNAC, FortiWEB, Secure Wireless LAN)
• Fortinet NSE 7 (Enterprise Firewall, OT Security, LAN Edge)

You will have the following:

• Microsoft Azure Foundation Certification. 
• 10+ years relevant experience in management of the Storage and Server (Physical / Virtual) Infrastructure including (but not limited to) Windows Environment.
• 3+ years hands on experience with troubleshooting and providing support required in Virtual or Cloud platform (Azure) including backup and recovery of all systems.
• Proven experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of server infrastructure.
• Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, and general software management best practices.
• Writing automation scripts with languages such as PowerShell and Bash/Shell.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Good project management skills.
• Programming knowledge advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years Network Administration experience 
• Prepare and provide complete and accurate network designs and layout 
• Knowledge of procurements - sourcing quotes and workflow orders.
• Knowledge of Project Management - install and rollout of hardware within required project guidelines and timeframes
• Knowledge of financial planning and budgets, submission of networking requirements for the group-provide input into the forecasting and planning of budgets 
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate) 

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

Process:

• Responsible for network architecture design and implementation aligned with business requirements and objectives.
• Translate business goals, objectives and requirements into a technical design, gathering business requirements and objectives.
• Procurement and project management support. Provide input into the forecasting, planning and implementing of new solutions.
• Responsible to perform network utilization, capacity and planning as per ICT principles and standards.
• Ensure principles and standards are met when multi vendors doing installations.
• Reporting, Monitoring, Evaluation and Audit: Ensure that all ICT reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.
• Responsible for network cabling (Fiber, Twisted Pair, etc.) across the group.
• Responsible to liaise with applicable hardware suppliers and ensure standards and timelines are met during installations.
• Responsible to perform network monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Ensure uptime and reliability through monitoring applications.
• Work with on mine and Group ICT personnel and business representative and service providers to ensure that the integration of all required communication networks are achieved.
• Provide ICT Support to operational and group personnel requiring hardware and/or software solutions.
• Responsible for the setting-up and configuring of wireless equipment across the group.
• Analyze technical needs, requirements and state of the network's infrastructure design, integration and operations.
• Responsible for set-up and configuration of L2 + L3 Switching (Cisco, Fortinet, Dell, HP Aruba, Mikrotik, Brocade, Ubiquity, Moxa, etc.) across the group.
• Responsible for the configuration of Routers & Firewalls across the group.
• Responsible for set-up and configuration of VPN across the group.
• Responsible for set-up and configuration of CCTV systems across the group.
• Responsible for IP Auditing, equipment update’s & licensing across the group.
• Responsible for environmental monitoring (Temperature Control, Humidity Control, Fire Control) across the group.
• Responsible for Network Infrastructure Asset Management across the group.
• Server Room & Network Infrastructure Housekeeping.
• Company Policy & Procedures Compliance: Takes cognizance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non-compliance issues. 

Effective Team Player:

• Maintain and manage healthy relationships within own team and across teams.
• Responsible to provide support to team within area of responsibility.
• Responsible to share knowledge and skills with co-workers.
• Responsible to use communication and feedback channels effectively.
• Effective Self-Management: Responsible for managing own work performance and completing tasks as per set timelines and standards