Senior Network Engineer

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa WatersEdge Solutions Full time

Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

 

Requirements:

 

Experience:

  • 7-10 years of proven experience as a Network Engineer, with a strong focus on Cisco, Fortinet, and Aruba technologies.

 

Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • In-depth experience with Fortinet firewall systems and security solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with Aruba wireless technologies, including configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency in network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.) and advanced routing and switching.
  • Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.

 

Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting complex issues.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities, particularly in guiding junior engineers.

 

Other Requirements:

  • Availability to work on-site in Johannesburg.
  • Willingness to be on-call for critical network support and incident resolution.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Network Design and Implementation

  • Design, configure, and implement complex network solutions using Cisco, Fortinet, and Aruba technologies.
  • Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects to ensure optimal performance and scalability.

 

Network Security Management

  • Implement and maintain advanced security protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) using Fortinet technologies.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring the network infrastructure is secure and compliant with organisational policies.

 

Troubleshooting and Support

  • Provide 3rd level support and troubleshooting for network incidents, including routing, switching, and wireless issues.
  • Collaborate with the IT team to resolve complex network problems and ensure minimal downtime.

 

Network Optimisation and Monitoring

  • Proactively monitor network performance using various tools to identify potential issues and ensure optimal performance.
  • Analyse network traffic and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, reliability, and security.

 

Documentation and Reporting

  • Maintain up-to-date network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
  • Generate regular performance reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.

 

Collaboration and Team Leadership

  • Mentor and guide junior network engineers, providing technical expertise and leadership.
  • Work closely with other departments, vendors, and stakeholders to coordinate and execute network projects.

 

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies for network infrastructure.
  • Ensure network redundancy and business continuity plans are in place and regularly tested.

 

Vendor and Technology Management

  • Manage relationships with network vendors (Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba) and ensure equipment is up-to-date and compliant with the latest standards.
  • Evaluate new networking technologies and provide strategic recommendations to enhance the organisation’s network infrastructure.

 

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.



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