Infrastructure Engineer (Expert)

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT recruitment agency seeks an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to develop and implement secure network solutions as part of a Zero Trust initiative. Candidates should have strong networking skills and relevant certifications, with 3–5 years of infrastructure experience. This role involves creating technical architectures, automation workflows, and ensuring compliance with security measures.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed technical architecture and infrastructure for the SSE solution.
• Create comprehensive implementation plans with clear dependencies and milestones.
• Develop automation scripts and workflows for deployment and configuration.
• Ensure reproducible and secure infrastructure deployments.
• Integrate monitoring and logging mechanisms for operational oversight.
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support solution operations, including PoCs, platform development, and 24/7 standby.
• Troubleshoot and remediate network and security incidents.
• Provide technical documentation, guidance, and training for operations teams.
• Contribute technical input during RFI and RFQ processes.

Skills

Strong understanding of network architecture and design principles

Knowledge of SASE / SSE architectures, firewalling, and VPN technologies

Awareness of Zero Trust concepts and identity management practices

Familiarity with SD-WAN, CASB, ZTNA, SWG components

Experience with APIs, monitoring, and logging tools

Agile working experience

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent relevant experience

3–5+ years’ IT infrastructure experience

Relevant network certifications

SASE / SSE certification (beneficial)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer (Expert level) to join a dynamic, fast-paced IT environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, implementing, and supporting secure network and infrastructure solutions, particularly within a Zero Trust initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed technical architecture and infrastructure for the SSE solution.
• Create comprehensive implementation plans with clear dependencies and milestones.
• Develop automation scripts and workflows for deployment and configuration.
• Ensure reproducible and secure infrastructure deployments.
• Integrate monitoring and logging mechanisms for operational oversight.
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support solution operations, including PoCs, platform development, and 24 / 7 standby.
• Troubleshoot and remediate network and security incidents.
• Provide technical documentation, guidance, and training for operations teams.
• Contribute technical input during RFI and RFQ processes.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of network architecture and design principles.
• Knowledge of SASE / SSE architectures, firewalling, and VPN technologies.
• Awareness of Zero Trust concepts and identity management practices.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN, CASB, ZTNA, SWG components.
• Experience with APIs, monitoring, and logging tools.
• Agile working experience (mandatory).

Advantageous Skills

• Previous involvement in network infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to client management systems or cloud technologies.
• Scripting capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in IT or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–5+ years’ IT infrastructure experience.
• Relevant network certifications.
• SASE / SSE certification (beneficial).