Cloud-Network Architect — SDN, ACI & Security

BankservAfrica; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Johannesburg seeks a Network Specialist to provide support for a networked ecosystem. Responsibilities include designing network architecture, ensuring compliance with PCI requirements, and managing incident and risk. Candidates should have at least 5 years in networking and relevant certifications. The role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in networking technologies, ideally across platforms.
• Experience with software defined networking, container networking, cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Provide persistent support of the networked ecosystem.
• Engage with external and internal clients to ensure network functionality.
• Manage incident and risk related to network operations.

Skills

Excellent Technical and Non-Technical communication skills

The ability to work in a team

Good reasoning and decision-making skills

Ability to work under extreme pressure

Experience in cloud computing

Cross vendor experience

Education

Appropriate certification, diploma and/or degree in Information Technology

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

Knowledge of the Financial / Cloud Ecosystem

Job description

A leading financial services company in Johannesburg seeks a Network Specialist to provide support for a networked ecosystem. Responsibilities include designing network architecture, ensuring compliance with PCI requirements, and managing incident and risk. Candidates should have at least 5 years in networking and relevant certifications. The role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.