Wireless Networking MS Engineer (L3)

In brief

**Overview** This role, a Wireless Networking MS Engineer (L3) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment, involves taking a leadership role in delivering managed services to clients. **What you will do** Your responsibilities will include proactively identifying and resolving technical incidents and problems, ensuring clients meet all service level agreement (SLA) conditions, identifying the root cause of critical incidents, and implementing solutions for identified problems. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Provide test automation and technical support for a network or a virtual private network. * Working knowledge of firewalls and other network tools. * Provide system documentation and diagrams as well as maintenance documentation. * Implement change management procedures that accommodate system architecture changes. * Identify and document undocumented areas of a network to develop a network diagram. * Ensures that the LAN and WLAN networks of the organization are secure and operational. * Uses threat modeling techniques and threat intelligence to develop and maintain a network-based risk assessment tool. * Analyzes and detects risks and vulnerabilities associated with new technologies, processes, and applications. * Identifies and investigates risk and vulnerability issues and develops and implements solutions to resolve them. * Assists in developing and maintaining network standards and procedures. * Performs security audit and penetration testing activities to evaluate network security safeguards and identify ways to improve network security posture. * Conducts comprehensive investigations and audits, performs all necessary forensics procedures, and responds to client requests for information. * Reviews client network policies, policies, network security documents and recommends changes or alterations. * Experience with deploying enterprise WLAN network systems. * Experience with enterprise network security principles and enterprise principles of design. * Excellent customer service skills. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Partake and abide by CAB processes when involved in changes. * A well-working acquaintance in the Linux environment. * Working knowledge of network security administration, port security on switches and IP security on Routers via Access list. * Preparing monthly work status reports and updating technology-specific documents. * Responsible for designing and implementation of customers' WLAN network infrastructure. * Cisco, Aruba or Meraki device management specific technical skills. * Knowledge of Layer-2 Switching, Vlan’s, and Access-list. * Familiarity of routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIP, and RIPv2. * Good understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP protocol suite (IP, ARP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, TFTP). * Excellent understanding of IP addressing, subnetting and routing concepts. * Sound knowledge of routing protocols - RIP V1/V2, OSPF, IGRP and EIGRP. * Implemented SNMP on devices to allow for network management. * Excellent knowledge of integration with Wireless and ISE authentication methods not limited to but inclusive af AD and certificate based. * Implementation of HSRP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, MRTG. * Working knowledge of enterprise level network design and implimentation. * Display thorough knowledge of 802.11n and 802.11a. * Display working knowledge of Wif-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. * Display working knowledge of wi-fi autherntication methods inclusive of associated encryptions methods. * Experience with WLC and ISE monthly reporting procedures and requirements. * Install and troubleshoot Cisco wireless Networks, Wireless Controllers, Access Points, Network Access Control systems, Wireless Network Management tools. * Evaluating the performance of Media Access Control (MAC) and higher layers of various types of wireless networks. * Utilizing monitoring tools to capture and analyze network traffic, maintain uptime, generate usage reports, and spot trends. * Knowledge about flex connect, issues and types of flex connect. * Basic knowledge about port channel configurations on the wired side. * Experience performing RF Spectrum Analysis utilizing various tools sets (preferred tooling mentioned below). * Knowledge of Enterprise Monitoring (LogicMonitor, Prometheus, Grafana, NETSCOUT) (Advantageous). * Moderate years of relevant managed services provider and team experience (Advantageous). * Moderate level knowledge in incident management and ticketing tools preferably Service Now and Xurrent (Advantageous). * Understanding of Infloblox and other IPAM solutions (Advantageous). * Fortinet and CISCO SD-WAN (Advantageous). * Ekahau and Hamina wifi analys tool experience (Advantageous). * Proven knowledge and understanding of DNS and DNS management (Advantageous). * Experience with network security and incident response (preferred). * CCNP Enterprise (Essential). * CCIE Enterprise or Wireless (Advantageous). * CISCO CWAP (Essential). * Fortinet NSE5, NSE6 or NSE7 or Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) (Advantageous). * ITILv4 - Up to date and relevant ITIL certification (Foundation Level). * CCNP Enterprise and Advantage. * Cisco Firewalls and Routers. * Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) (Essential). * Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP) (Essential). * Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE) (Advantageous). * CISCO DevNet Associate (Advantageous). **Who should apply** Candidates should be experienced Networking Managed Services Engineers prepared to lead in providing exceptional client services. The ideal candidate will be adept at proactively identifying and resolving technical incidents and problems, ensuring SLA compliance, and implementing robust solutions. They should possess a strong background in wireless and general networking, including security, documentation, and the implementation of change management procedures. Proficiency in various networking protocols, vendor-specific technologies (Cisco, Aruba, Meraki), Linux environments, and enterprise-level network design is required. Essential certifications include CCNP Enterprise, CISCO CWAP, ITILv4 (Foundation), CWNA, and CWDP. The role demands excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently. Candidates with advantageous skills in enterprise monitoring, incident management tools, IPAM solutions, Fortinet/Cisco SD-WAN, specific WiFi analysis tools, and higher-level certifications like CCIE or CWNE are also sought. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/cape-town/wireless-networking-ms-engineer-l3-id-7597182 Source: jobmail

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