3 weeks ago
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Job Details
Division
HO Division
Minimum experience
Associate
Company primary industry
Retail
Job functional area
Information Technology
Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Network Engineer to join the team. The purpose of this role is to design, implement, troubleshoot and maintain secure and efficient network solutions to support our business objectives.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate
Degree in computer science, IT, or related field
Minimum of 3 – 5 years of professional experience in network engineering
Advantage:
Certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Aruba Certified Network Professional (ACNP), or Ruckus
Certified Networking Associate (RCNA) are highly desirable
Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF.
Experience with wireless networking solutions and RF planning
Job Specification…
Design and Implementation:
Design, configure, and deploy network solutions based on business and technical requirements.
Plan, deploy, and optimize network solutions using Fortinet, Aruba, and Ruckus products.
Configure and troubleshoot firewalls, access points, switches, and controllers.
Ensure network scalability, performance, and security.
Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
Monitor and maintain network performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
Conduct regular network assessments and make recommendations for improvements.
Evaluate network capacity and plan for future growth, anticipating resource requirements and recommending upgrades as needed.
Diagnose and resolve network incidents promptly to minimize service disruptions.
Respond to network incidents and provide timely resolutions.
Provide Level 2/3 support for network incidents and outages.
Collaborate with vendors and other IT teams to resolve complex incidents.
Security and Compliance:
Collaborate with the security team to ensure network designs meet security and compliance requirements.
Implement and manage security protocols, including VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
Ensure compliance with security best practices and standards.
Maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures for network infrastructure.
Documentation and Training:
Maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams and procedures for troubleshooting and planning.
Provide training and guidance to junior employees as needed.
General:
Adhere tDis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Competencies
Essential:
Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF). Experience with wireless networking solutions and RF planning. Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools
The tendency to approach problems in a rational, intellectual manner. Will base decisions on a logical analysis of available evidence
Ability to have a clear vision about what needs tbe achieved
Grasps the meaning of information written in English. Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand. Communicate in a confident and forceful manner in order to achieve the required goal without being aggressive
Builds constructive working relationships characterised by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks. Demonstrating an underlying drive to ensure that quality is not compromised. It includes the identification and maintenance of standards to meet the needs of the company, together with a desire for accuracy and order.
Maintains confidentiality and meets own commitments. Able to take on accountability and work independently.
Proven experience with Fortinet products (e.g., FortiGate firewalls, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch). Hands-on experience with Aruba networking solutions (e.g., ClearPass, ArubaOS, Aruba Central). In-depth knowledge of Ruckus networking (e.g., SmartZone, ICX switches, Ruckus Cloud)
Special conditions of employment:
Be available for after hour support
South African citizen
MIE, clear criminal and credit
Driver’s license and own reliable transport.
Remuneration and benefits:
Market related salary
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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