L2 Network Engineer — Enterprise MPLS & Cloud Networking

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in South Africa is hiring for a Network Engineer. This position involves ensuring effective network operations, managing incidents, and implementing network changes. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista routing and switching, along with an understanding of cloud network technologies like Azure and AWS. The role requires excellent incident management skills and knowledge of ITIL processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field required.
• Prior experience as a network engineer is preferred.
• Understanding on Cloud Network technology (Azure & AWS).
• Hands-on experience in routing/switching (Cisco/Arista).
• Hands-on experience in Wi-Fi (Cisco/Arista).
• Hands-on experience in firewalls (Palo Alto /Cisco).
• Hands-on experience in VPN technology.
• Hands-on experience in MPLS Technology.
• Hands-on experience in Internet Technology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in transformation and automation for Network Infrastructure.
• Manage incidents remotely.
• Review logs and provide updates.
• Implement Network changes.
• Close tickets within SLA.
• Share analysis reports for major incidents.

Skills

Handling large enterprise network

Incident remote management

ITIL process knowledge

Log analysis

Network change implementation

MPLS technology understanding

Telecom standards knowledge

Change request implementation

Rollback plan execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Palo Alto

VPN technology

Job description

A technology consulting firm in South Africa is hiring for a Network Engineer. This position involves ensuring effective network operations, managing incidents, and implementing network changes. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista routing and switching, along with an understanding of cloud network technologies like Azure and AWS. The role requires excellent incident management skills and knowledge of ITIL processes.