Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

This is your opportunity to use your experience in network/information systems to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world’s most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision –a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Senior Network Engineer will be primarily responsible for the entire life cycle of Network and Telecommunications global solutions and platforms, including: research and development, planning, implementation, operations, analysis, and technology migration for video, voice, and data communication systems worldwide. You will participate in capacity planning, support the creation and the maintenance of network disaster recovery plans and monitor all network performance activities. You will screen the network for attempted intrusions as well as design and implement appropriate network security measures and procedures

As a Christian organisation, we believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develops strategies, designs and manages the operation of the platform or project under network/ telecom responsibilities, which includes global platforms and projects.
• Conducts short- and long-term planning to meet requirements.
• Certifies the functionality of components and services and ensures deployment meets client’s expectations.
• Recommends network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance.
• Works with vendors to esolve network / telecommunications problems.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree in related Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant networking work experience.
• Expertise in design, implementation, and operations is required.
• CCIE and/or CCNP or equivalent experience

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable around the world, we’d love to hear from you.

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date 31 Aug 2013. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

About the Organization

The World Vision Partnership is a global community of people passionately committed to improving the lives and futures of the world’s most vulnerable children.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

www.wvi.org