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Senior Network Architect

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Job Number:
00187059
Reference:
Date Posted:
25 January 2012
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary/Rate:
Market Related
Sector:
I.T. & Communications, I.T. & Communications > Architect, I.T. & Communications > Networks Systems
Job Type:
Permanent
EE Position:
No
Closing Date:
05 February 2012 Recruiters may expire jobs at any time.

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.

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