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We are looking for a technically skilled and customer-focused professional with extensive ICT networking experience and the ability to translate complex client requirements into effective network solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, wireless networking, SD-WAN, network security, cloud networking and Unified Communications. You will play a key role in developing solution designs, preparing technical proposals and bills of materials (BOMs), responding to RFPs and RFQs, and engaging with clients, OEMs and internal technical teams.What you'll do:\n\nThe candidate should have a working understanding of:\nTCP/IP and IPv4 / IPv6.\nRouting and switching.\nBGP and OSPF fundamentals.\nVLANs and network segmentation.\nDNS and DHCP.\nNAT.\nVPN and IPsec technologies.\nFirewall policies and network security.\nSD-WAN.\nQoS.\nHigh availability and redundancy.\nWireless networking.\nInternet and enterprise connectivity.\nSIP / VoIP fundamentals.\nCloud networking fundamentals.\nNetwork monitoring and management.\nYour Expertise:\nExcellent customer interaction.\nNetworking Experience10+ years' practical ICT networking experience.\nStrong hands-on experience within enterprise networking environments.\nExperience with routing, switching, firewall, wireless and/or SD-WAN technologies.\nExperience supporting, implementing or designing multi-site enterprise networks.\nGood understanding of LAN, WAN, SD-WAN and network security concepts.\nExperience troubleshooting and understanding real-world enterprise network environments.\nExperience with Unified Communications\n\nSolutions Architecture / Technical Pre-Sales Experience2-5 years' exposure to Technical Pre-Sales, Solution Design, Network Pre-Sales and/or Solutions\nArchitecture is preferred.Experience interpreting client technical requirements.\nExposure to developing technical proposals, solution designs and BOMs.\nExperience engaging with clients, OEMs, distributors and internal technical teams.\nPrevious RFP, RFQ, RFI or tender response experience would be advantageous.\nCandidates with strong networking engineering experience and limited formal Solutions Architecture experience may also be considered where they demonstrate the capability and ambition to transition into a Solutions Architecture role.\n\n Qualifications:\nQualification Essential CompetencyNational Senior Certificate/ Senior Certificate/ Grade 12\nEnglish - Can converse and has the necessary email skills to be able to deal with relevant stakeholders\nPass typical recruitment checks (criminal, qualification, ID verification checks, etc.)\n\nQualifications preferred/ knowledgeA relevant qualification would be advantageous:\nDiploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, Telecommunications or a related discipline; or\nRelevant industry technical qualifications supported by substantial practical networking experience.\n\nNetworking CertificationsRelevant networking certifications and/or equivalent demonstrable competency would be advantageous, including:\nCisco CCNA / CCNP or equivalent.\nFortinet networking and security certifications.\nHPE Aruba networking certifications.\nJuniper JNCIA / JNCIS or equivalent.\nOther recognised enterprise networking certifications.\nThe emphasis will be on practical networking capability and solution design potential rather than certification alone.\n\nAdditional Advantageous Certifications / MethodologiesExposure to or certification in the following would be beneficial:\nITIL Foundation.\nAgile / Scrum methodologies.\nTOGAF or other architecture methodologies.\nProject management fundamentals.\nMicrosoft Azure Fundamentals or Azure networking.\nSecurity-related certifications.\nUnified Communications OEM certifications\n\nOther information applicable to the opportunity:\n\nPermanent position\nLocation: Johannesburg\nPhysical Demands: Sitting, walking\nTravel: Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license to travel to work and clients\nWhy work for us?\nWant to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies.?\nYou will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains.?\nOur culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.?\nBy joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions.?\niOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. 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