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Network Engineer

Cape Town, Western Cape · Information Technology
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure optimal network performance, security, and reliability across our global operations. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting complex network issues, implementing new technologies, and maintaining our network architecture to support business-critical operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Infrastructure Management:
  • Design and deploy functional enterprise networks (LAN/WAN/WLAN)
  • Configure and install network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls)
  • Monitor network performance and integrity
  • Automate tasks and monitor network performance metrics
  • Implement and maintain disaster recovery procedures
Security & Optimization:
  • Configure and maintain network security systems
  • Perform network maintenance and system upgrades
  • Optimize network performance through continuous monitoring
  • Implement and maintain network access control measures
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures
Technical Support & Collaboration:
  • Troubleshoot network outages and performance issues
  • Work with IT teams to integrate network systems
  • Provide Level 3 support and troubleshooting
  • Mentor junior network staff
  • Collaborate with vendors and service providers
Required Skills & Technologies:
Core Networking Technologies:
  • Cisco IOS/NX-OS (CCNP-level knowledge)
  • Juniper JunOS
  • Arista EOS
  • Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
  • Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Protocols & Standards:
  • TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
  • MPLS, VXLAN, GRE
  • QoS, VoIP, SIP
  • 802.11 standards
  • IPv4/IPv6 implementation
Security Infrastructure:
  • Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet)
  • VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL)
  • NAC solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass)
  • IDS/IPS systems
  • Zero Trust Architecture
Monitoring & Automation:
  • SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios
  • Wireshark, tcpdump
  • Ansible, Python for network automation
  • NetFlow/sFlow analysis
  • Cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure Networking)
Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Experience:
  • 5+ years in network engineering roles
  • 3+ years with enterprise-scale networks (500+ nodes)
  • Proven experience with network architecture design
  • Hands-on experience with datacenter networks
Certifications (Required):
  • Cisco CCNP or equivalent
  • JNCIP or equivalent (for Juniper environments)
Preferred Certifications:
  • CCIE (any track)
  • Palo Alto PCNSE
  • AWS/Azure Networking Specialty
  • CISSP (security focus)
Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent documentation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Effective communication with technical/non-technical teams
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Project management capabilities
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work in datacenter environments
  • Occasional lifting of network equipment
  • Availability for on-call rotation
  • Willingness to travel (up to 15%)

 

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