Job Description:
Core Competencies:
Technical
- Understanding and experience of the primary enterprise
architectural frameworks and guidelines (e.g. POSIX, ZACHMAN,
TOGAF, NIST EA, NEBS, etc.)
- Must have a solid understanding of operating systems, from bare
steel to network services
- Must have proven, solid understanding of and experience with
network architecture design and implementation, from LANS and WANS
to leased lines and MPLS/VPN interconnects to IP and BGP, etc.
- must have proven UNIX or derivative proficiency, from user
perspective to systems and network management
- Must have proven knowledge and experience of at least one
scripting language (preferably one of: bash, python, PERL,
PHP)
- Must have a solid understanding of backup methodology and
infrastructure
- Ability to understand and contribute to the development of
request for information and request for proposal documentation
Management
- Must have a strong understanding of business and personal
ethics, be prepared support an environment based on accountability,
and have sufficient technical credibility
- Must have the proven ability to manage technological and human
resources
- Must contribute to strategic planning and direction of
department
- Must be able to manage diversity and change within a dynamic
environment
- Must have a strong understanding of knowledge management
- Must have experience managing a budget
- Must have the capacity to manage external relations, including
influencing, negotiating, presenting and conflict management
General Competencies:
- Must have some degree of SS7 exposure and experience
- Must have solid experience with network management solutions
(i.e. Build/buy, implement, manage/maintain)
- Must have solid work/infrastructure experience with VPN and
router devices (preferably Cisco) - must have a good understanding
of security principles, specifically as they apply to network-level
procedures
- Must have an understanding of data management principles
(including database and storage)
- Proven experience with architectural diagramming, including
understanding of the different techniques for modeling
- Solid work experience and knowledge of web architecture and
technologies, including but not limited to: Linux, Apache, MySQL,
PHP, HTTP, LDAP, etc.
- Experience with Service Oriented Architecture advantageous
Experience and Education:
- Minimum of 10 years in the IT industry
- Minimum of 7 years in a system/network administrative or
analyst position
- Minimum of 5 years working experience with Unix or
derivative
- Minimum of 3 years programming or scripting experience
- Network-related diploma or degree will be advantageous
- Familiarity with project management concepts and tools
advantageous
- Experience with USSD/IN integration a definite advantage
- Systems/network analysis training or certification
advantageous
PLEASE NOTE:
ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted
ONLY applications that meets the requirements and skill levels
above will be considered.
If you have net heard from us within 72hrs of CV submission, please
consider your application unsuccessful.