Network Design Engineer - Cisco, Cloud & Security

Oryxalign Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events throughout the year

Technology Loans

Wellbeing initiatives

Long service leave

Reward and recognition awards

Lunches on All-In Office Days

Job summary

OryxAlign Limited is seeking a Network Design Engineer to scope, design and propose robust IT network infrastructure solutions for clients. You will work with the Lead Solution Architect and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions support client success, security, efficiency and growth.

You will balance immediate client needs with longer-term technology, service and commercial objectives, delivering practical, sustainable designs that align to future service requirements.

Qualifications

• Cisco CCNA certification or SA equivalent with practical design experience.
• CCNP Enterprise or equivalent senior-level networking experience.
• Knowledge of Juniper, HP, and Dell networking technologies.
• Knowledge of Smart Building infrastructure and BMS/PMS/ACS.
• Experience with Microsoft cloud technologies (Azure, M365).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Managed Services to scope and design network solutions.
• Provide input for tenders with overviews, design content, options, risks and benefits.
• Attend client meetings, offering consultative technical support and recommendations.
• Develop detailed network topologies, designs, schematics and documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of Cisco, Dell and Meraki technologies.
• Support lifecycle replacements to keep hardware supported and aligned to best practice.
• Develop client technology roadmaps and budgets aligned to goals.
• Troubleshoot issues and assess risks with evidence, cost and value.
• Share knowledge and improve solution design and delivery practices.
• Prioritise workload and support smooth handovers and project delivery.
• Complete health and safety training and follow guidelines.

Skills

Architectural standards

End-to-end solutions

Public cloud infrastructure

Bid management input

Cybersecurity knowledge

Networking knowledge

IT project management

Written communication

Education

Cisco CCNA or SA equivalent networking qualification

NQF Level 5 IT/networking qualification

CCNP Enterprise or higher

Tools

Juniper networking

HP networking

Dell networking

Ekahau ECSC

Job description

OryxAlign Limited is seeking a Network Design Engineer to scope, design and propose robust IT network infrastructure solutions for clients. You will work with the Lead Solution Architect and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions support client success, security, efficiency and growth.

You will balance immediate client needs with longer-term technology, service and commercial objectives, delivering practical, sustainable designs that align to future service requirements.