Engineer Network: T.A.S.K Level 14 Job at Road Accident Fund

• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policy, procedures and processes.
• Keep up to date with effective policy and practice execution strategies.

Network Planning and Administration:

• Plan and maintain connection to/ from different sites (WAN).
• Plan and maintain LAN within a Branch.
• Plan and maintain of backup links
• Plan and schedule maintenance to minimise downtime
• Design and implement remote access solutions.

Network Installation/ Configuration:

• Install Network Equipment (Cabinets, routers, switches)
• Install RAS networking
• Install wireless networking
• Setup of network management server (adding/ removing of network items on management database)
• Setup of QOS (quality of service) on links using layer for switching

Stakeholder Management:

• Facilitate and manage communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders and proactively and progressively manage the relationships.
• Communicate with all levels of stakeholder contact.

Network Maintenance:

• Resolve network crisis as they occur (Breakdowns).
• Cabling of offices.
• Optimization of the network.
• Install network points.

Network Monitoring:

• Monitor WAN/LAN (links, usage, updown times, availability)
• Monitor internet Links
• Monitor Firewall logs

Reporting:

• Track and prepare the project status report on the progress of the implementation of reporting requirements.
• Develop reports/ policies/ procedures and guide the process through the alignment of the documents to the overall RAF’s Strategy.
• Prepare proposals, briefings, presentations, reports, and other documentation and provide management information both verbally and in report format.

Desired Experience & Qualification:
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Technology related qualification.
• Relevant 5-7 years’ experience in IT and Networking environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION