Network Design Technician at an Information Technology Firm

Key responsibilities include;

• Design appropriate drawing to ensure optimal utilisation of network deployment resources both in-building and outdoors wise. You will be responsible for location analysis, identification and appropriate design; Development; engineering personnel adherence to company document templates where required.
• Conduct sporadic GIS analysis to generate required network assessment gaps
• Employ multiple platform techniques to conduct design analysis
• Conduct periodic review of design templates to adjust to changing business environment and needs in a sustainable manner.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met: Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Schedules due dates for drawings, specifications, software, technical manuals, and other documents.
• Monitors status of project to ensure documentation is submitted according to schedule.
• Reviews and verifies project documents for completeness, format, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Submits project documentation to management for approval, and transmits approved documents to customer.
• Confers with engineers, managers, customers, and others to discuss project, prepare documents, or modify contract schedules.
• Conduct network analysis employing appropriate design tools
• Execute periodic investigation of network topologies to determine more effective deployment standards
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of moderate scope and complexity

Other Requirements:

• Conducts engineering and related studies; projects and assignments are clearly defined with focus on development but must be able to complete routine engineering projects with minimal oversight; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with minimum impact on existing systems
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; demonstrates proficiency in technical competencies and has ability to interpret technical information and instructions
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.  Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.  Maintains accurate records and files
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Qualities

• Good understanding of IT network infrastructure, excel analytic, GIS others. Ability to interpret technical client requirements and provide strong commercially viable designs
• Fluent spoken and written English skills.
• Good skills of communication and coordination
• Ability to demonstrate very strong design and implementation skills. A working knowledge from a reseller environment.

Requirement

• At least 4+ years working experience in IT-Telecom related network project implementation and maintenance. Practical knowledge in project management might be an added advantage
• Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful candidate, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.