Cross Technology Managed Services Engineer (L3)

Ntt Ltd.; Johannesburg; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NTT DATA in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Cross Technology Managed Services Engineer (L3) with deep Cisco networking, SD-WAN, ISE and Aruba expertise to support and optimise complex customer environments.

As a senior technical resource, you will resolve major incidents, drive service improvements, mentor junior engineers and contribute to network modernisation and security initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise networking or managed services.
• Hands-on with Cisco SD-WAN, ISE and Aruba networking.
• Experience leading major incidents and mentoring engineers.

Responsabilités

• Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise Cisco networks.
• Lead troubleshooting for outages and performance issues.
• Mentor L1/L2 engineers and drive service improvement.
• Support network transformation and security initiatives.

Connaissances

Cisco Networking

Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco ISE

Aruba Networking

Network Operations

Incident Management

Mentoring

Automation & Documentation

Formation

CCNP Enterprise

Cisco SD-WAN Specialist

ISE Specialist Certification

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (advantageous)

Outils

Cisco IOS

Aruba Central

Description du poste

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

We are seeking an experienced Cross Technology Managed Services Engineer (L3) with strong expertise in enterprise networking technologies. The successful candidate will possess deep technical knowledge across Cisco networking, Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and Aruba networking solutions, with the ability to support and optimise complex customer environments within a managed services setting.

The engineer will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for resolving complex incidents, driving operational excellence, supporting network transformation initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers. This role requires an individual who combines broad networking expertise with a customer-centric mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Network Operations

• Administer, maintain, and optimise enterprise Cisco network environments.
• Manage complex routing and switching infrastructures across LAN, WAN, and Data Centre environments.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for critical network outages and performance issues.
• Perform proactive health assessments and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure network availability, performance, and security standards are consistently maintained.

Cisco SD-WAN Administration

• Support and manage Cisco SD-WAN environments across customer estates.
• Troubleshoot overlay and underlay network connectivity issues.
• Implement and maintain SD-WAN policies, segmentation, and routing strategies.
• Support deployments, upgrades, migrations, and operational transitions.
• Optimise application and network performance across distributed environments.

Cisco ISE & Network Security

• Administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) platforms.
• Support 802.1X authentication and network access control solutions.
• Troubleshoot authentication, authorisation, and policy-related incidents.
• Maintain role-based access controls and security policies.
• Assist with network segmentation and Zero Trust access initiatives.

Aruba Network Technologies

• Support Aruba switching, wireless, and network management platforms.
• Manage Aruba Central and cloud-managed networking solutions where applicable.
• Troubleshoot wireless connectivity and performance issues.
• Support campus network infrastructure and access-layer technologies.
• Assist in network modernisation and wireless optimisation projects.

Service Delivery & Leadership

• Act as an L3 escalation point for complex networking incidents.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem management activities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Mentor L1 and L2 engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational excellence.

Customer Engagement

• Participate in technical reviews, service improvement plans, and customer governance meetings.
• Provide technical guidance to project and transition teams.
• Support network transformation and infrastructure lifecycle projects.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills

Cisco Networking

• Cisco Routing and Switching
• OSPF, BGP and EIGRP
• VLAN Design and Network Segmentation
• High Availability Technologies
• Cisco Catalyst Platforms
• Cisco ISR and ASR Platforms
• Cisco Wireless Infrastructure

Cisco SD-WAN

• Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
• WAN Optimisation
• Overlay Networking
• Application-Aware Routing
• Policy-Based Routing
• Transport and Segmentation Technologies

Cisco ISE & Security

• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• TACACS+
• RADIUS
• 802.1X Authentication
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Network Security Fundamentals

Aruba Technologies

• Aruba Switching
• Aruba Wireless Solutions
• Aruba Central
• Aruba ClearPass (advantageous)
• Wireless Network Design and Troubleshooting

Service Management

• Incident Management
• Problem Management
• Change Management
• Technical Documentation
• Customer Service Management

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in enterprise networking or managed services environments.
• Strong operational experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Proven hands-on experience supporting Cisco SD-WAN solutions.
• Strong experience administering Cisco ISE environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Aruba networking platforms.
• Experience leading complex troubleshooting and major incident resolution activities.
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving service improvement
• initiatives.

Preferred Certifications

Cisco

• CCNP Enterprise
• Cisco SD-WAN Specialist Certification
• Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Identity Management (ISE)
• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (advantageous)

Aruba

• Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA)
• Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
• Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP)

Service Management

• ITIL Foundation Certification

Key Behaviours

• Strong customer focus and service ownership.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across multiple network technologies.
• Proactive and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and technology development.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.