Network Engineer

Herotel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Network Engineer - Tier 4 to manage and optimize network systems. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with OSPF, MPLS, and Mikrotik routers. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, managing network projects, and building strong interdepartmental relationships. MTCNA and MTCRE certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years Network Engineer experience.
• MPLS Intermediate / Expert.
• Ability to manage complex network.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot the network.
• Manage projects effectively.
• Enforce SOP and escalate advanced RF or Fibre problems.

Skills

OSPF Routing Expert

Mikrotik Routers Expert

Networking Expert

Ability to communicate complex ideas

Education

MTCNA Certification

MTCRE Certification

A relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Applications are invited for the Network Engineer - Tier 4 position to be based in Plattekloof.

Purpose of the Role

As a Network Engineer – Tier 4, you will work with both hardware and software to ensure the smooth operation of network systems.

This includes installing and maintaining network components such as routers, switches, and data centre equipment.

You will monitor and optimise core network performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

Key Performance Areas

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to :

• Manage the RFC deployment and compliance.
• Manage capacity planning.
• Implement and administrate any required change management.
• OSPF planning, management and optimisation.
• MPLS / VLANs planning, configuration and management.
• Planner and advanced maintenance and support of:
  • Router configurations and L2 Switching.
  • Network device management.
  • Advanced IP planning, deployment and management.
  • Advanced Firewall planning, deployment and management.
  • Logical design, drawing and documentation of networks (as per RFC).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting the network.
• Enforcement of SOP.
• Escalate all advanced RF or Fibre problems to relevant departments.
• Reports into the NOC Team Leader and assists with management, planning, implementation and maintenance.
• Manage projects effectively.
• Advanced fault finding; pile reports as required.
• Any adhoc task as per the operational requirement of the business.

Experience / Skills

• 5 years Network Engineer experience.
• OSPF Routing Expert.
• MPLS Intermediate / Expert.
• Mikrotik Routers Expert.
• L2 Switching Expert.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas both written and verbally.
• Must be able to compose and manage complex network.
• Networking Expert / Expert +.

Proven Experience On

• UBNT & Cambium.
• BGP experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work quickly, effectively and under pressure.
• Advanced Problem‑solving skills.
• Time management skills.
• Good Communication skills (written and verbal).

Additional Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong team and interdepartmental relationships.

Education Requirements

• MTCNA Certification.
• MTCRE Certification.
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
• Juniper experience is advantageous.

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