The Role
Leads network engineering across two carrier-grade ISP networks. Responsibilities include managing network and systems engineers, maintaining network stability and uptime, overseeing vendors and budgets, planning network rollouts, supporting and developing network products, improving security and capacity, executing network strategy, and providing technical leadership, coaching, troubleshooting, and project oversight.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Network Engineering Manager role for the Group (comprising Octotel & RSAWEB) presents an enticing opportunity. The chosen candidate will have the chance to leverage their skillset across a wide array of products supported by two robust, carrier-grade networks.
Both Octotel and RSAWEB have firmly established themselves in the telecommunications sector:
RSAWEB:
Established in 2001, RSAWEB is a fast-growing and highly innovative Internet Service Provider. We specialize in Cloud infrastructure, Enterprise Connectivity, Mobile Data Management, Fibre To The Home and Fibre To The Business. Our focus is on helping customers succeed online by leveraging technology to increase revenue, manage risk and contain costs.
Octotel:
Established in 2016, Octotel is a fast growing and highly innovative Fibre Network Operator. We specialize in the build of FTTx networks across South Africa. Our focus is on providing our customers with the best possible internet experience through a stable and high-speed fibre connection.
A day in your life as the Network Engineering Manager:
• Ensure daily operational duties are fulfilled
• Managing a team of Network and Net-SysAdmin engineers
• Ongoing maintenance and improvement of the RSAWEB network
• Vendor management
• Overall planning of network rollout and associated tasks
• Managing of the RSAWEB network within budget parameters
• Maintain network stability and uptime of the RSAWEB network
• Network product support and ongoing development
• Security of the overall network
• Execution of the group network strategy
• Internal customer support
• And any other reasonable task
Engineering Management
•This role requires managing a team of highly skilled engineers and providing the necessary direction to ensure operational or project success.
•Providing leadership to the team which includes day-to-day management, cultivating the company culture and ensuring the team is successful
•We encourage internal learning and on-the-job training. Engineering managers are required to provide coaching and necessary guidance to technical and non-technical staff.
Requirements
• CCNP/CCSP certification with official CSCO number
• 10+ years working within an ISP based environment
• Experience and knowledge of Cisco routers and switches (IOS)
• Experience and knowledge of Juniper routers and switches (JUNOS)
• Experience and knowledge of Extreme Networks switches (EXOS)
• Experience and knowledge of IP addressing and subnetting (IPv4 &IPv6)
• Experience and knowledge of Routing protocols including BGP and OSPF
• Experience and knowledge of MPLS and Metro Ethernet protocols
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting ability
• Experience and knowledge of of Linux Servers
• Experience and knowledge of Radius (AAA)
• Experience and knowledge of VMWare and virtualization
• Proficiency with source-control tools (GitHub, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Familiar with monitoring systems/tools e.g. Netdata/Zabbix/Iris
• Experience leading a engineering team
• Knowledge of a wide variety of network solutions, standards and protocols
• Experience in working with multi-cultured employees
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to take ownership of projects and initiatives with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and is stress tolerant
• Project management experience
• Capacity planning and network optimization experience
• Valid driver license and own transport
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
• Company contribution to Medical Aid
• Retirement Annuity contribution
• Discounted Internet Connectivity
• Free Barista prepared coffee, breakfasts and snacks.
• Employee Wellness Programme (Lyra). Providing free 24/7/365 counselling for you and your family in your household, as well as other health and wellbeing resources, provided by registered professionals.
• Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards
• Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!
• Flexible working hours
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Skills Required
- CCNP or CCSP certification with official CSCO number
- 10+ years of experience in an ISP environment
- Experience with Cisco routers and switches using IOS
- Experience with Juniper routers and switches using JUNOS
- Experience with Extreme Networks switches using EXOS
- Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting
- Knowledge of BGP and OSPF routing protocols
- Knowledge of MPLS and Metro Ethernet protocols
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Linux servers
- Experience with RADIUS and AAA
- Experience with VMware and virtualization
- Proficiency with source-control tools such as GitHub or Bitbucket
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Netdata, Zabbix, or Iris
- Experience leading an engineering team
- Knowledge of network solutions, standards, and protocols
- Experience working with multicultural employees
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to own projects and initiatives with minimal supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and tolerate stress
- Project management experience
- Capacity planning and network optimization experience
- Valid driver's license and own transport
- Experience in an entrepreneurial environment
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The Company
What We Do
RSAWEB is a South African internet service provider and technology company serving residential and business customers. It delivers fibre and other connectivity services alongside cloud infrastructure, mobile data management, security, IoT, and related digital solutions. The company positions itself as a technology partner, using its network and data-centre infrastructure to help customers increase revenue, manage risk, and control costs.
