BIRGER. covers 9 territories in the Indian Ocean Islands (IOI) and East Africa. Our 3 core services, Technology-Security-Resiliency, leverage on our cumulated know-how and experience gained since 1953.
We are recruiting Network Technicians. The ideal candidates should have a real interest in working in Technology.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishing networking environment by configuration, system installation, documenting, and enforcing system standards;
- Maximizing network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network team on network optimisation;
- Undertaking data network fault investigations in local and wide area environments, using information from multiple sources;
- Securing network system by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access;
- Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organisations;
- Upgrading data network equipment to latest stable firmware releases;
- Configuration of routing and switching equipment;
- Configuration of hosted IP voice services;
- Basic configuration of firewalls;
- Remote support of on-site engineers and end users/customers during installation;
- Remote troubleshooting and fault finding if issues occur upon initial installation;
- Provides timely customer support during responses to emergency work requests;
- Travels to and from customer/work sites in the performance of duties;
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head of Business.
EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Telecommunications/Network/Computer Science;
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an IT/network related position;
- Relevant IT industry certification preferably CCNA Routing & Switching;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Ability to work under pressure.
SKILLS:
- Must possess a good knowledge of network characteristics and network components (i.e.: network servers, switches, routers, cabling, etc.);
- Must possess the ability to interpret and apply complex technical manuals and reference materials;
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively in French & English (both written and spoken);
- Willingness to learn new technologies and the ability to practically apply the associated principles and practices;
- A valid driver’s license will be an advantage.
Interesting candidates may apply online or by sending their CV to B_recruited@birger.technology. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.