Network Engineer I

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Network Engineer to support a range of network engineering tasks within a dynamic environment. The role requires hands-on experience with network tools, cloud concepts, and WAN/LAN components, with the ability to prioritize and lead tasks.

The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently as well as across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Must have a BS in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with network support tools and administration is required.
• Knowledge of cloud computing and network components (WAN/LAN) is expected.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and lead projects.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities under pressure.
• Familiarity with network diagnostic and monitoring tools.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems to support a series of network engineering tasks.
• Complete assigned tasks in a network environment.
• Diagnose basic network performance issues.
• Install or troubleshoot programs within network environments.
• Provide maintenance, support, and documentation as required.
• Conduct performance monitoring on the network and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering background

Network support tools

Cloud computing

WAN/LAN knowledge

Multi-tasking

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Network diagnostics

Communication skills

Independent & cross-team

Education

BS in Engineering or CS

Job description

• Have a BS in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate engineering and administration experience with Network support tools
• Display knowledge of cloud computing and Network components (WAN and LAN).
• Able to effectively multi-task, prioritize and lead projects is a necessity.
• Able to analyze complex situations and utilize troubleshooting skills, systems and tools, and creative problem-solving abilities under pressure.
• Demonstrate knowledge of network diagnostic and monitoring tools.
• Show basic oral and written communications skills.
• Able to work independent and working across engineering teams

Responsibilities:

• Solving problems to support assignments involving the execution of a series of network engineering-related tasks
• Completing assigned tasks in a network environment
• Diagnosing basic Network performance problems
• Installing or troubleshooting programs within network environments
• Providing maintenance, support, and documentation as required
• Conducting performance monitoring on the network and performing other duties as assigned