Network Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a Network Engineer responsible for maintaining and managing networks. The role includes implementing network changes, managing incidents, and ensuring adherence to telecom protocols. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with experience in Unix/Linux and Cloud Computing. Join us to enhance our network infrastructure and drive automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Unix/Linux operating system.
• Understanding of Cloud Computing technologies, specifically Azure and AWS.
• Hands-on experience with network management.

Responsibilities

• Implement network changes and manage configuration.
• Closure of tickets within SLA using the ITSM tool.
• Updating SOPs for established processes.
• Share analysis reports for major incidents promptly.
• Implement change requests and rollback plans successfully.

Skills

Unix/Linux operating system

Cloud Computing

Network infrastructure management

MPLS technology

Telecom standards / protocols

Server administration

Log review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

The Network Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and managing the company's networks. You'll provide support to all aspects of network management including security, infrastructure and configuration. You should have experience working with a Unix/Linux operating system, as well as an understanding of Cloud Computing. Knowledge of server administration would also be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ability to implement Network changes
• Basic understanding of MPLS technology
• Basic understanding of telecom standards / protocols
• Closure of all assigned tickets on tool
• Closure of tickets within SLA
• Updating the Activity tracker against all the incident tickets on ITSM tool
• Sharing the Analysis report for all major incidents within 30 mins of closure
• Updating the SOP's for minimum 2 processes per Month
• Successful implementation of Change Requests
• Successful implementation of Rollback plan in case the CR gets failed
• Understanding on Cloud Network technology (Azure & AWS)
• Transformation participation and adoption by teams for any automation/new tools introduction for Network Infrastructure
• Ability to review logs & provide updates
• Escalation to OEM TAC

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field required
• Hands on experience on following technologies