Network Engineer III

Ioco Digital Pty Lty; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Pretoria is seeking a highly skilled Network Specialist. The candidate must have extensive experience in network design and administration. Responsibilities include evaluating designs, troubleshooting network issues, and maintaining accurate documentation. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of hands-on experience and relevant certifications. Suitable for those who enjoy collaboration in a team-oriented environment and possess effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in network device configuration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent customer interaction with clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with the team to achieve common goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network solutions meeting customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues ensuring minimal downtime.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation.

Skills

Network design

Network administration

Router configuration

Firewall management

VPN configuration

Python scripting

Cloud networking

Education

Degree or Diploma in Information Systems/Computer Science

ITIL Foundation certification

National Senior Certificate/Matric/N3/Grade 12

Cisco/Juniper/HPE Network/HUAWEI Professional certification

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Specialist to join our team, with proven expertise in network design, administration, and architecture. The role requires strong technical proficiency in access networking technologies, routers, and firewalls. Excellent communication and customer interaction abilities are required, alongside strong collaboration skills to support teamwork and achieve shared goals. The position also requires physical capability for tasks such as hardware installation and the ability to travel with a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

What you'll do:

• Solid background in network design, administration, implementation, and architecture.
• Familiarity with access control models and network security.
• Evaluate designs to determine the most efficient and effective solution.
• Experience in selecting, designing, engineering, solution engineering, project engineering, integrating, and implementing multi-vendor network architecture and related technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of access networking technologies, routers & firewalls, VPN, ZTNA, and SDWAN solutions, Quality of Service, subnetting, etc.
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting routers, firewalls, switches, and wireless (able to build configurations and solutions that conform to standards without guidance).
• Demonstrated skills in developing a technology plan, including technical strategy and direction, as well as the related business case for the use of that technology.
• Essential skills include expertise in network protocols, security best practices, and problem-solving.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including diagrams and configurations.
• Identifying and resolving network connectivity issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Strong root cause analyses and report writing.
• Strong routing protocol knowledge, especially BGP.
• PCI-DSS and ISO 27001 knowledge.
• Python and scripting experience.
• Knowledge of cloud networking concepts.

Your Expertise:

• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in network device configuration and troubleshooting
• English - Can converse and has the necessary email skills
• Excellent Customer Interaction with clear, concise, and effective communication skills
• Effectively collaborate with the team to achieve common goals
• Identify and resolve issues effectively.

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate/ Matric/ N3/ Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in Information systems/Computer science
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Aruba (ACSP/ACMP/ACP-Campus Access)/Fortinet NSE7/JNCIA-Design
• Current Cisco/Juniper/HPE Network/HUAWEI Professional certification (e.g., CCNP, CCDP, JNCIP)

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent position
• Location: Pretoria
• Physical Demands: Long sitting, Rack and stack of hardware equipment, Bending, and walking
• Travel: Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.