Networking Engineer

roomDar es Salaam

business_centerFull Time

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bookmark Intermediate

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flagOnly Open to Tanzanian Nationals

Summary

Install, service and repair the communication systems used by companies and organisations. Networks could be fibre optic, wired or wireless. Work closely with a network manager to make sure the system is running smoothly.

Responsibilities

Network hardware and software configuration, maintenance and implentation

  • Install and configuring new software and hardware

  • Locate and repair network faults

  • Put in place preventative maintenance schedules

  • Establish networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards

  • Design and implement new solutions and improve resilience of the current environment

  • Maximize network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects on network optimisation

  • Undertake data network fault investigations in local and wide area environments, using information from multiple sources

Managing and security

  • Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords to allow access to the network

  • Ensure security is at the right level to block unauthorised access

  • Give technical support to network users

  • Provide training on new systems

  • Carry out day-to-day administration and monitoring of network use

  • Plan and implementing future developments.

  • Support and administration of firewall environments in line with IT security policy;

  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications,

Education and Qualifications

NQF Level:

  • NQF Level 4: National Senior Certificate

Qualifications Required :

  • National Senior Certificate/ Grade 12

Qualifications Preferred:

  • CCNP Certified (Routing, Switching and Security).
  • MCSE would be an advantage
  • Fortigate certification
  • Checkpoint certification
  • TMG certification
  • Websense certification

Requirements

Experience Required:

  • 3 years+ operational experience

Experience Preferred:

  • 5 to 8 years+ experience in the Network IT industry

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