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VAC-10651 Wide Area Network (WAN) Technician

Remote | Multiple locations

  • Organization: CTG - Committed To Good
  • Location: Remote | Multiple locations
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
  • Closing Date: 2024-12-31

Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

CTG is looking for a qualified Wide Area Network (WAN) Technician for our operations. This role is being advertised for talent pool building purposes, once the project goes live, only those candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted.
Role objectives

This resource would be required to test, install & maintain the client's data network in the area of operation. Design & implementation of a complete wide / metropolitan area network in various regions / offices & administration of network once installed. The network would include but not limited to the following equipment:

  • Experience in Cisco L2 & L3 LAN switching, ACLs, QoS & network segmentation.

  • Design of IP addressing scheme, subnetting & route summarization & experience in routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF & BGP.

  • Administration of Cisco ISE, TACACS configuration.

  • Installation & configuration of catalyst wireless LAN controllers, mobility express & wireless access points.

  • Familiar with configuration & operation of next generation firewalls like Checkpoint, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, etc.

  • Ability to manage web content gateway & filtering applications / appliances.

  • Working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS & DHCP.

  • Preferably certified in both CCNA & CCDA, CCNP certification is added advantage.
Project reporting

This role reports to the line manager.
Key competencies

  • The technician should have a working knowledge of intra & internetworking concepts in so far as it applies to & data communications.

  • Experience with CISCO networking equipment & applicable CISCO & other IT industry certifications.

  • Must have a national drivers licence for a light motor vehicle.

  • Fluency in English, both written & oral, is required.
Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information

  • This role is being advertised for talent pool building purposes, once the project goes live, only those candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted.

  • Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.