Network Engineer

Jurumani Solutions; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangent Connect is seeking an Intermediate Network Engineer to design, implement and optimise enterprise networks for clients. You will play a key role in troubleshooting, securing, and enhancing network infrastructure while collaborating with architects, security teams and project delivery colleagues.

The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of hands-on network engineering experience, relevant degree or diploma, and certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, Huawei HCIP, Cisco Meraki/MER Specialist or

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of professional network engineering experience.
• Degree, diploma or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Networking certifications such as CCNA/CCNP or Huawei/Cisco Meraki/Fortinet equivalents are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network solutions across enterprise environments.
• Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance and resolve complex incidents.
• Troubleshoot outages and identify root causes.
• Implement network security across enterprise environments.
• Perform upgrades, maintenance and security configurations.
• Collaborate with architects, security specialists and project teams.
• Keep network documentation up to date.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, stability and efficiency.

Skills

Cisco Meraki & Catalyst

Fortinet

Huawei Enterprise Networking

Education

A relevant degree/diploma

Networking certification: CCNA/CCNP or equivalent

Tools

WLAN design and support

Job description

INTERMEDIATE NETWORK ENGINEER

Build. Troubleshoot. Optimise. Connect.

Some network engineers keep the network running.

Others are the people you call when the network really matters.

At Tangent Connect, we are looking for an Intermediate Network Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working with enterprise technology, and being part of a team that doesn't just maintain networks, but continuously improves them.

If you have 3 to 5 years of network engineering experience, strong hands on capability, and you are ready to take your technical career further, this could be your next move.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

You will work across enterprise network environments, helping design, implement, secure, support and optimise network infrastructure for Tangent and our clients.

Your day to day will include:

• Designing and implementing network solutions
• Configuring and supporting routers, switches, firewalls and VPNs
• Monitoring network performance and resolving complex incidents
• Troubleshooting outages and identifying the real root cause
• Implementing network security across enterprise environments
• Performing upgrades, maintenance and security configuration
• Working alongside network architects, security specialists and project teams
• Keeping network documentation accurate and up to date
• Finding opportunities to improve network performance, stability and efficiency

THE TECHNOLOGY YOU'LL WORK WITH

We are looking for someone who is genuinely comfortable getting hands on with:

• Cisco Meraki & Catalyst, compulsory
• Fortinet, compulsory
• Huawei Enterprise Networking, compulsory

Experience with the following would be an advantage:

• WLAN design and support
• Unified Communications / Voice infrastructure

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You are someone who:

• Enjoys solving problems rather than simply escalating them
• Can troubleshoot complex network issues methodically
• Understands networking, protocols, routing, switching and firewalls
• Takes ownership when something goes wrong
• Pays attention to the details that keep networks secure and reliable
• Can explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders
• Works well with architects, engineers, security teams and project delivery teams
• Wants to keep learning and expanding your technical capability

YOUR BACKGROUND

We are looking for:

3 to 5 years' professional network engineering experience

A relevant degree, diploma or equivalent practical experience.

Networking certification, any of the following:

• CCNA
• CCNP

Vendor certifications are advantageous:

• Huawei HCIP
• Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist, ECMS
• Fortinet NSE 4

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

Midrand, Gauteng
On site / Hybrid

The role is permanent.

Occasional travel to client sites within Africa may be required.

WHY THIS ROLE?

Because this isn't simply about keeping devices online.

It's about working with enterprise networks, multiple technologies, challenging technical environments and experienced people, while continuing to build the expertise that can take your career to the next level.

If you are the person who enjoys figuring out why something isn't working, finding the solution and making sure it doesn't happen again, we'd like to hear from you.

Market related remuneration, based on experience.

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