Network Specialist L2 (Routing & Switching)

Our Client a Global tech firm is seeking a Network Specialist L2 (Routing & Switching) to join their team in Sandton. They offer stability, growth, attractive salary along with benefits and an excellent working environment.

As a Network Specialist, you'll manage our network infrastructure. You will be responsible for all aspects of the design and deployment of our LAN, WAN and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). You will also be tasked with maintaining the correct configuration of each device on the network. This may include monitoring traffic patterns to identify any security threats or issues such as bandwidth saturation.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a network operation in Security, LAN & WAN and Cisco Meraki Switches
• Should have hands on experience on Cisco networking equipment.
• Knowledge of Routing Protocols: RIP, RIP2, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS and MP BGP
• Knowledge of Switch functions, VLAN, HSRP, STP, VTP, VXLAN, VTEP
• Knowledge of Cisco Devices: Cisco 1900/2900/3900, ASR routers Series Routers, cisco 6500/4500/3750 Nexus Series Switches
• Technical knowledge and practical experience of Security technologies and routing protocols, QoS & switching technology.
• Good Knowledge of L2, L3 Protocols for IP Networks e.g., DHCP, DNS, VLAN, PPP, ICMP, ARP, NAT, QoS etc.
• Sound knowledge of routing protocol.
• Troubleshooting leased lines and Monitoring Network Related Problems for sites across the country.
• Taking Back-up Configurations of N/W equipment's like Routers, Switches and ASA firewall on weekly basis. Network monitoring using Network Management Tools like SNMP and PRTG.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in support and troubleshooting of network devices