IP Network Engineer
Vodacom
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :16 years, 1 أشهر
Actively involved in the design of an Enterprise wide broadband solution that comprises of point-to-point, point-to-multipoint solutions and advanced wireless solutions
Configuring and Integrating Cambridge Broadband 10.5GHz radios for Internet and MPLS/VPN services.
Implementing DMVPN, IPSEC, GRE solutions and deep packet application analysis.
Designing and Implementing BGP peering with Cable and wireless (C&W), PCCW and AfriSAT.
Designed and implemented a Metro Ethernet service platform and End to End Network design, implementation and troubleshooting.
Designed an innovative tool to deliver internet solution on a bandwidth contented service platform and also providing quality of service and billing services all incorporated in one solution.
Designed an extensive monitoring platform for Network services (IP-SLA, MPLS traffic engineering, orion network management, cacti and MPLS VRF aware monitoring platform).
Developed and maintained a number of tools to assist the IP team in their tasks, including project management tracking, network topology database, VLAN, and BGP community allocations, visualizing switch-fabric topology, and visualizing BGP route-reflector topology.
Responsibilities included quality of service configurations, router/switch configuration, capacity planning, and modernization of supporting systems.
Perform Implementation and support of Gateway network integration of Customer Edge devices to the IP/MPLS network and deep experience in configuring & troubleshooting MPLS L3VPN Ensure 99.99% availability of the Data Network and also ensure Timely management of faults occurring on the Data Network. Integrate and control the installation of Gateway Data networks and provide procedures for acceptance of tasks performed Ensure that all CPE’s are integrated in strict compliance with the “AS Built” document. Advance MPLS VPN configuration and implementation for corporate enterprises across the Africa, such as banks, oil and gas, telecoms, service providers and so on Provide support during decommissioning and integration of CPE’s Ensure that no CPE is integrated into organization’s BWA network with RF parameter less than specified by engineering design. Ensure knowledge gained through the resolution of network and customer issues is used to proactively provide feedback to help develop the VectaStar products to closely meet organization’s requirement. Troubleshoot CPE faults and provide solutions at the shortest possible time. Verify and ensure that all Access Points and CPE’s are configured with the right up-to-date software.
Maximize the VectaStar Elements and Network Management Systems in the maintenance of the BWA network. Advise on technological advancements to improve Quality of Service, Reliability and performance of the BWA network. Ensure that Network documentation on BWA network is current, up to date and changes are controlled. Investigate and flag CPE’s that are seen down on the EMS or VNMS. Adhere strictly to the ATP procedure for CPE installation, fill and file the ATP document Manage AP and CPE’s health by ensuring that there is no performance degradation as a result of misalignment, radio degration etc by paying close attention to deviation from commissioning values.
Enterprise IP networks using Cisco technologies, design, implementation, support and optimization of WAN links
Support of the LAN and WAN (includes installing, configuring, maintaining and optimization MAC OS, Windows OS such as server 2000, 2003, 2008, XP, Vista and Windows 7 )
Configuration of VLAN, VTP and Trunking Protocols such as 802.1Q on Cisco switches and radio links (Alvarion radio) for effective VLAN replication.
Installation, configuration and commissioning of Alvarion Radio.
WiMAX Configuration & Implementation using Navini equipment (3G Technology).
Resolution /Troubleshooting of Internet error messages slow browsing and frequent disconnection.
Monitoring of IP Based Alvarion point to point Radio links, Alvarion Sectors and Navinni Sectors and Base Station via a Remote site called WhatsUp Gold in order to ensure Base stations are up and Running.
Monitoring of Fixed wireless and WiMAX networks for internet subscribers
Monitoring of SAT3 Ceragon Radio link and changing to Backhaul when the Main Base Station point to point link is down.
Co-ordination of Site Engineers during Installation of radio on site.
Provision of all levels of support to Technical Support Engineers/Clients through service desk.
Generation of Technical Report.
Escalate of unresolved issues to Base Station Manager
Completing all tasks to a high quality standard in compliance with Customer via Call Centre and Company standards and procedures.