Infrastructure Manager

Sbv; Gauteng; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Executive pay potential

Medical and retirement benefits

Performance bonus

Company car

Leadership development

Hybrid work model

Descrizione del lavoro

SBV is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Manager to lead design, deployment, and operations of our extensive network across Rustenburg. The role combines strategic development with hands-on leadership, directing a team of engineers to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable network services that support our telecommunications operations.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in network engineering and at least 3 years in management, with strong expertise in BGP/OSPF, data center networking,

Competenze

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years in network engineering and infrastructure, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and security.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise networks and cloud networking.
• SDN concepts and modern data-center/network automation experience.

Mansioni

• Lead design, deployment, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, data centers, and cloud connectivity.
• Develop and execute strategic network architecture plans aligned with business goals.
• Manage a team of network engineers and technicians; foster high-performance culture.
• Oversee network operations: monitoring, performance tuning, capacity planning, incident response.
• Ensure network security, policy enforcement, and robust disaster recovery plans.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure SLAs are met.
• Oversee network budget planning and cost optimization.
• Evaluate new technologies and make strategic investment recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team.

Conoscenze

BGP/OSPF routing

WAN/LAN architecture

Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)

SDN concepts

Leadership & team management

Vendor & contract management

Formazione

Master's or Bachelor's in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Strumenti

CCIE

CCNP

CISSP

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Network Infrastructure Manager

Our client, a leading telecommunications enterprise, is seeking an accomplished Senior Network Infrastructure Manager to oversee their network operations and strategic development in Rustenburg. This senior leadership role is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the company's extensive network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in network management, a deep understanding of current networking technologies, and strong leadership capabilities. You will guide a team of skilled professionals, drive innovation, and ensure the reliability of network services that underpin our client's business and customer offerings. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on a critical aspect of the telecommunications industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of the company's network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, data centers, and cloud connectivity.
• Develop and execute strategic network architecture plans, aligning with business goals and emerging technologies.
• Manage a team of network engineers and technicians, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring professional development.
• Oversee network operations, including monitoring, performance tuning, capacity planning, and incident response.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the network infrastructure through robust policies and practices.
• Manage relationships with key vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Develop and manage the network infrastructure budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource allocation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, evaluate new technologies, and recommend strategic investments.
• Implement and maintain network disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the network engineering team.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in network engineering and infrastructure management, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, firewalls, load balancing, and network security.
• Proven experience with large-scale enterprise network design, implementation, and operation.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and software-defined networking (SDN) concepts.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and budgets.
• Excellent leadership, team management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with on-site requirements in Rustenburg.
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, CISSP are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary.
• Comprehensive executive benefits package including top-tier medical aid and generous retirement provisions.
• Performance bonuses.
• Company car.
• Unparalleled professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Hybrid role with significant flexibility while maintaining strong team dynamics and leadership presence at our Rustenburg facility.