Network Engineer at SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, change and maintain SKA-Mid network
• Participate in the acquisition of the SKA-Mid networks, their respective components, and services
• Support the delivery of the array deliveries of the SKA Project in line with the Observatory objectives
• Perform network and IT security establishment and maintenance duties

Key Requirements:
Qualification:

• BTech/Degree/ Master’s/ PHD in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, similar; or Information Technology.

Experience:

• A BTech in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, similar; or Information Technology coupled with 6 years’ relevant work experience; or
• BSc in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, similar; or Information Technology coupled with 4 years’ relevant work experience;
• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, similar; or Information Technology coupled with 3 years’ relevant work experience,
• PHD in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, similar; or Information Technology coupled with 1 years’ relevant work experience.

Relevant work experience is to include:

• Working as a technical resource on network infrastructure
• Experience in network operations and service support
• Experience working with helpdesk as a support technician
• Experience monitoring and responding proactively to network and IT issues
• Experience monitoring, implementing and updating network security services
• Experience working with virtual networks, namespace management
• Experience interpreting and updating network designs

Knowledge:

• Data Centre Environment
• Software defined. Networking systems,
• Zero trust networking principles,
• Long haul networking technologies.
• Automation,
• Cloud based security services,
• System Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and Syslog tools,
• Telemetry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including gathering and distilling information and tailoring it appropriately for the target audience.
• Knowledge and background with IT Service Management disciplines and Frameworks such as ITIL and Change Management.