Network Engineer - Ivanhoe Mines - Sandton

IVANHOE MINES is looking for a Network Engineer Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future. Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa. The development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), the Platreef palladium-rhodium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa, the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo and exploration on the Western Foreland, near Kamoa-Kakula. Play your part in our team succeeding Ivanhoe Mines SA (Pty) Ltd is looking for someone who will be effectively planning, design planning and implementing data, voice and video network infrastructure and solutions across the Ivanhoe Group according to business requirements and industry best practice standards. Responsible for network infrastructure, ensuring availability and minimize downtime. By fully supporting, configuring, maintaining, upgrading and fault-finding the corporate networks. Monitor and reporting on networks and systems to identify performance improvement opportunities through effective and proactive network management. Providing input and forecasting for budgeting on networking equipment and assembly of costs to ensure long term sustainability. Mandatory qualifications required: 3 Year National Diploma Information Technology discipline or equivalent. Valid Microsoft Engineer Certificate in server administration or equivalent (MCSE, MCITP, MCSA). CCNP or higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued) Cisco Certified Design Professional. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert. Valid Driver’s License. Advantageous: Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in Zero Trust Access (ZTA) Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in Network Security Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in OT Security Fortinet Certified Solution Professional in Security Operations Fortinet Certified Solution Professional in Network Security You will have the following: Microsoft Azure Foundation Certification. 3 years advanced experience in configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN/RA VPN, QoS) Hands-on experience in performing network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations. Proven experience with network planning, security principles, and general software management best practices. Thorough knowledge and experience of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS) Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model. Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools to monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability, system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning. Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting experience. Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure. Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team. Writing automation scripts with languages such as PowerShell and Bash/Shell. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. Good project management skills. Programming knowledge advantageous. Prepare and provide complete and accurate network designs and layout. Knowledge of procurements - sourcing quotes and workflow orders. Knowledge of Project Management - install and rollout of hardware within required project guidelines and timeframes. Knowledge of financial planning and budgets, submission of networking requirements for the group-provide input into the forecasting and planning of budgets. Personal Competencies should include: Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities. Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Ability to work in a team oriented, collaborative environment. Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: Process: Responsible for network architecture design and implementation aligned with business requirements and objectives. Translate business goals, objectives and requirements into a technical design, gathering business requirements and objectives. Procurement and project management support. Provide input into the forecasting, planning and implementing of new solutions. Responsible to perform network utilization, capacity and planning as per ICT principles and standards. Ensure principles and standards are met when multi vendors doing installations. Reporting, Monitoring, Evaluation and Audit: Ensure that all ICT reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules. Responsible for network cabling (Fiber, Twisted Pair, etc.) across the group. Responsible to liaise with applicable hardware suppliers and ensure standards and timelines are met during installations. Responsible to perform network monitoring and troubleshooting. Ensure uptime and reliability through monitoring applications. Work with on mine and Group ICT personnel and business representative and service providers to ensure that the integration of all required communication networks are achieved. Responsible for the setting-up and configuring of wireless equipment across the group. Analyze technical needs, requirements and state of the network's infrastructure design, integration and operations. Responsible for set-up and configuration of L2 L3 Switching (Cisco, Fortinet, Dell, HP Aruba, Mikrotik, Brocade, Ubiquity, Moxa, etc.) across the group. Responsible for the configuration of Routers & Firewalls across the group. Responsible for set-up and configuration of VPN/RA VPN across the group. Responsible for set-up and configuration of CCTV network across the group. Responsible for IP Auditing, equipment update’s & licensing across the group. Responsible for environmental monitoring (Temperature Control, Humidity Control, Fire Control) across the group. Responsible for Network Infrastructure Asset Management across the group. Server Room & Network Infrastructure Housekeeping. Company Policy & Procedures Compliance: Takes cognizance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non-compliance issues. Effective Team Player: Maintain and manage healthy relationships within own team and across teams. Responsible to provide support to team within area of responsibility. Responsible to share knowledge and skills with co-workers. Responsible to use communication and feedback channels effectively. Effective Self-Management: Responsible for managing own work performance and completing tasks as per set timelines and standards. The finer details: When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers licence and qualifications. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. Apply Now

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