Prasa is Hiring

JOB TITLE: Network Architect (12 month contract)

REFERENCE: R&S/NA/GICT/192

DEPARTMENTAL MISSION:

Responsible for designing computer networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, intranets,
and other data communications systems. Creates, tests, and evaluates networks.

OUTPUTS:

• Analyse business requirements to develop technical network solutions and their framework.
• Design, test, and inspect data communications systems.
• Perform network modelling, analysis, and planning.
• Install hardware such as cables, hubs, routers, and wireless adaptors.
• Develop technology roadmaps.
• Configure network drivers for software.
• Analyse, engineer, and execute software functions.
• Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects.
• Manage technology vendors.
• Stay abreast of how technology infrastructures are currently impacting and driving competitors.
• Determine production direction.
• Write functional requirements/specifications documents.
• Assess vendor development/test strategies.
• Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems.
• Upgrade network hardware and software components as required.
• Solve complex problems with many variables.
• Negotiate charge out rate where possible
• Monitor expenditure in relation to the significance or value of the claim or matter defended

Skills

Advanced Communication
• Business Systems
• Change Management
• Conflict Management
• Decision Making
• Disaster Recovery Plan
• Interpersonal
• Negotiation
• Presentation
• Problem Solving
• Project Management

Knowledge

Must have working knowledge in Cisco MPLS network technology Communication systems – knowledge of communication
technologies such as wireless, mobile applications and telecommunications systems

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Science/Engineering/IT
• CCNA Enterprise or equivalent
• CCAr (Cisco Certified Architect) or equivalent
• Project Management certification an advantage

How to apply

Apply here online