Senior Network Engineer

1 week ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Darwin Recruitment Full time

Role Overview
Experienced Network Engineer to develop and deliver new data services on the IP/MPLS network. This role reports to the Head of the Services and Supporting Platforms team within the Transport Network Department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop data services across an ISP network
  • Provide end-to-end support throughout the service development lifecycle
  • Produce high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD)
  • Build and manage a test environment in the development and regression lab
  • Create test catalogues, perform proof-of-concept and regression testing, and adjust service configurations based on results
  • Create LLCG and support service automation initiatives
  • Prepare detailed documentation and train the operations team
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Network, IT, Business, Operations) and external partners/vendors

Technology Environment
Cisco, Huawei, Juniper, Nokia, RAD, and Accedian
, with a focus on IP/MPLS, DNS, DHCP, and NFV applications.

Required Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of experience in data network engineering within ISP or carrier environments
  • It's essential that you have worked on new service development/project engineering, and not only maintenance / BAU
  • Proven ability to author high- and low-level network designs, plans, and guideline documents
  • Strong understanding of carrier-grade data networks and associated technologies

Desired Skills and Experience
Role Overview

Experienced Network Engineer to develop and deliver new data services on the IP/MPLS network. This role reports to the Head of the Services and Supporting Platforms team within the Transport Network Department.

Key Responsibilities

Develop data services across an ISP network

Provide end-to-end support throughout the service development lifecycle

Produce high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD)

Build and manage a test environment in the development and regression lab

Create test catalogues, perform proof-of-concept and regression testing, and adjust service configurations based on results

Create LLCG and support service automation initiatives

Prepare detailed documentation and train the operations team

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Network, IT, Business, Operations) and external partners/vendors

Technology Environment

Cisco, Huawei, Juniper, Nokia, RAD, and Accedian, with a focus on IP/MPLS, DNS, DHCP, and NFV applications.

Required Qualifications

At least 8 years of experience in data network engineering within ISP or carrier environments

It's essential that you have worked on new service development/project engineering, and not only maintenance / BAU

Proven ability to author high- and low-level network designs, plans, and guideline documents

Strong understanding of carrier-grade data networks and associated technologies

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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