Network Security Analyst at Datacentrix

Managed Talent Solutions, a division within Datacentrix is looking for a Network Security Analyst for one of their client based in Centurion. This is a 6 months fixed term contract. The Analyst will be required to support, maintain and enhance the company's network infrastructure. This include installation, layout, and maintenance of all network components. Plan, design, analyze, and provide technical support for data communications network or group of networks. Conduct research and evaluation of latest network technology and recommend way forward for the company in regards to the network equipment. 

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Matric plus Diploma in Information Technology or related field
• Cisco and Aruba certification
• Good all-round technical knowledge of LAN/WAN network equipment (CISCO & HP Procurve / ARUBA), technologies, protocols and communication standards (e.g. Ethernet, 1000BaseT, TCP/IP suite, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS)
• Knowledge of Radius, Active Directory and Location Based Services like Cisco OS, Aruba NetEdit, HPE IMC, Aruba AOS-CX; Open Source tools (e.g. Nagios, Cacti, Zenoss)
• Network security skills and knowledge (Symantec antivirus End Point Protection edition)
• Good knowledge of cabling standards and specifications (e.g. UTP category 5, single and multi-mode fibre)
• Deep skills and experience in designing and supporting of Microsoft networks
• Ability to manage and coordinate mini projects
• Must have comprehensive knowledge with Cisco / Aruba /HPE switches and routers
• Design and implementation of network infrastructures
• Working knowledge of Radius, Active Directory and Location Based Services like Cisco OS, Aruba NetEdit, HPE IMC, Aruba AOS-CX
• Strong passion for LAN / WAN & wireless, understanding application weakness, and designing solutions to protect against these.

Responsibilities:

• Working with current IT System engineers in designing and delivering the installation, upgrade, operation, control, maintenance and effective use of local and wide area networks for the communication of data, voice, text or images within the company
• Meeting the required levels of service performance such as throughput, availability and response time, and the timely and effective handling of enquiries and requests for guidance or action on problems
• Monitoring and reviewing the performance and quality of service provided by the network and its constituent hardware, and software
• Taking responsibility for the investigation, diagnosis, trouble shooting and resolution of problems, including negotiation with users, specialists, other staff and suppliers as appropriate
• Taking account of the needs for quality, security, availability and safety, utilizing, as necessary, specialized techniques, tools, methods and standards
• Uses established methods, hardware and software tools and procedures for planning, installing, configuring, commissioning, monitoring and investigating the network
• Providing ongoing operational client support when scheduled to do so and carries out both simple and complex incident resolutions and changes scheduled maintenance routines and network checks
• Reviewing network statistics, identifying trends in traffic flow and levels of service. Proposing capacity changes and contingency arrangements as required
• Contributes to development of complex communication systems, including the areas of investigation, analysis, specification, design, construction, testing, maintenance, upgrade and migration
• Assisting in the collation of service reporting metrics and identify/suggest where metrics are missing or are surplus to requirements and other duties as assigned