Tiyani Christopher Hlongwane

• Network implementation.
• Configure and install software, routers, and other network devices
• Monitor network performance and integrity
• Resolve issues tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure
• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

• IP (Internet Protocol) transmission/ backhaul. Voice and Data transmission. Core, Aggregate and Access router configurations. 2G, 3G, 4G, network services configurations and troubleshooting.
• Planning of the new backhauling solution for the customer
  network (including IP planning, IP/MPLS, IGP(ISIS/OSPF), EGP(BGP), L2VPN,L3VPN, QoS, clocking), this included producing the HLD (high level design) and LLD (low level design)
• Use of Unistar/ Iriver software to design the backhaul network topology according to the BOQ (Bill of quantity) specifications and for IP address allocations
• Attend & compile reports for Site Surveys
• Initiating the supply chain procedures to deliver new site
  equipment to site for hardware installations and ensuring that the subcontractor installs the correct site according to set quality standards
• Router (ATN950B, CX600-X2, CX600-X8) & OSS server (U2000 Oracle server running Linux) hardware installation, scripting/configuration and software commissioning
• Follow up on sign-off from the customer for QA (quality
  acceptance) and PAT (preliminary acceptance test) of new sites
• Attend to on-site troubleshooting of the physical equipment, including physical fiber link connections and liaising with the DWDM & transmission engineers and ordering spare parts to replace faulty parts on sites
• Perform maintenance on routers & OSS Server (ATN950B, CX600-X2, CX600-X8, U2000 Oracle Server),

• Planning of the Access Network.
• Designing the IPRAN network for both Microwave and Fiber.
• Liaise and collaborate with the implementation team.
• Work with different vendors (Huawei, ZTE, NSN) to achieve the IPRAN objectives.
• To coordinate with the sub-contractors during the implementation phase.
• To coordinate with different stakeholders for fiber delivery such as DFA.
• To sign the acceptance documents to ensure quality.

• Network Design and Implementation

Designing the customer's network using the network design tools and implement based on the approved designs.

• Network Management and Maintenance

To manage the network and provide preventative maintenance.

• Troubleshooting and Problem solving

Solve the network related issues in the best interest on the customer