Principal Technician (Digital Communication Services)

Job title:

Principal Technician (Digital Communication Services)

Company:

Enterpryze Consulting

Job description

Job Description:EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:Essential Qualifications/Experience:· Hands-on experience with the designing, implementing, and maintaining the core network architecture for large organizations· Practical experience configuring, troubleshooting and optimizing routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware/software networking elements· CCNA Routing and Switching or similar training/certification· 2+ years practical experience with the designing, implementing, and maintaining the core network architecture for large organizations· Good practical experience configuring, troubleshooting and optimizing routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware/software networking elements· Knowledge and experience of the following domains· Routing and Protocol Expertise: Proficiency in dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and traffic engineering techniques, with a strong foundation in IPv4/IPv6 networking. MPLS, IPv6, Segment Routing, QoS· SD-WAN and Network Virtualization: Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and optimizing SD-WAN solutions for modern enterprise environments. Software Defined (SDx) (e.g. SDN, SD-WAN, SDDC, SASE) Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)· Troubleshooting and Automation: Advanced troubleshooting skills combined with knowledge of network automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) for efficient configuration and monitoring· Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements· Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT· Cisco or other network manufacturer certifications are welcomeDUTIES/ROLE:· Systems designü Follows standard approaches and established design patterns to create new designs for simple systems or system components.ü Identifies and resolves minor design issues.ü Identifies alternative design options and seeks guidance when deviating from established design patterns.· Network designü Specifies the technical configurations and components required for a small network or a network segment in a more complex infrastructure.ü Follows organisational architectures and standards.· Systems integration and buildü Defines the software modules needed for an integration build and produces a build definition for each generation of the software.ü Accepts completed software modules, ensuring that they meet defined criteria.ü Produces software builds from software source code for loading onto target hardware.ü Configures the hardware and software environment as required by the system being integrated.ü Produces integration test specifications, conducts tests and records and reports on outcomes.ü Diagnoses faults and records and reports on the results of tests.ü Produces system integration reports.· Network supportü Maintains the network support process and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures.ü Ensures network configurations are applied to meet operational requirements in line with agreed procedures.ü Uses network management software and tools to investigate and diagnose network problems, collect performance statistics and create reports.· Additional duties for this post:ü Network Design & Implementation – Plan, configure, and deploy routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, IS-IS)ü LA/WAN Optimization – Optimize routing tables and traffic flow for performance and redundancyü Troubleshooting & Support – Diagnose and resolve routing issues, including latency, congestion, and failuresü Security & Compliance – Implement route filtering, prefix lists, and security policies to prevent unauthorized accessü Capacity Planning – Monitor network usage and plan for scalability and growthü Documentation & Reporting – Maintain network diagrams, change logs, and incident reportsü Collaboration – Work with other teams (e.g., security, data centre, cloud) to ensure seamless connectivityü Software & Firmware Management – Upgrade and patch routers to maintain security and stabilityü Testing & Lab Work – Conduct network simulations and testing before deploying changesü On-Call Support – Be available on a rotating basis for after-hours network incidents and escalationsü Enterprise Security Operations Center Rotation – Take assigned shifts in the ESOC to monitor and manage network operations in real-time

Expected salary

Location

Braine-l’Alleud, Brabant Wallon

Job date

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:38:59 GMT

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