Overview
Network and Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa
Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World.At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptionaleducationthat empowers global citizens to fulfil their futurepurpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power ofeducation.
Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturinglearning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (Resilience,Mindful,Thinker,Globally Connected,Curious,Contributor) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity,diversity, andinclusionwithin our school community.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Working closely with the technology manager, the network and infrastructure engineer will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing enterprise networks and wireless and firewalling systems across the organization’s different sites that support and facilitate the school’s technological vision. Provide guidance and mentorship for the IT support team, while providing a high level of support and best practice knowledge to administrators and teachers in accordance with the learning goals of the school and ensuring high levels of uptime and availability, integration, and automation.
Qualifications and Experience:
Grade 12 or Matric
ITIL
CCNA, CCNP, HCNP, FCA or other related certificates
Firewalls and Cybersecurity
Qualification in sound and lighting
Preferred Skills/Experience:
At least five (5) years of expert/advanced level skills and experience:
Project managing the implementation of enterprise infrastructure technology
Monitor the work and overall performance of regional network and voice technology systems
Evaluate and ensure processing performance relating to system and machine utilization, reliability, and capacity
Forecast financial, physical, and human resource needs to meet established objectives.
Manage all licensing exposure within the networking, voice, and perimeter infrastructure.
Architect, implement, and maintain specialized network services, concentrating on all aspects of network infrastructure (LAN/WLAN/Mesh/WAN)
Support team with MDM requirements.
Efficiently oversee expenses related to the network infrastructure, ensuring transparency and effectiveness in managing investment decisions and budget allocations.
Oversee vendor performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
Serve as the primary escalation point for regional incidents or intricate site incidents concerning networking andcommunicationinfrastructure.
Understand technological trends and use this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise’s competitive edge.
Oversee and coordinate frameworks, designs, blueprints, and restoration plans that isolate problems and implement pre-planned alternative routes or systems to restore service in networks andcommunicationenvironments.
Promote and enforce business and technology standards, as well as best practices, within Networking environments.
Architect, implement, and maintain disaster recovery technology and infrastructure.
Attributes:
Friendly and personable demeanour.
Possess excellent oral and writtencommunication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing.
Ability to collaborate…
Title: Network and Infrastructure Engineer
Company: Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: IT/Tech, Engineering
