Network Engineer Iii

iOCO Pty Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions company is seeking a skilled Network Specialist in Pretoria. The role requires strong expertise in network design, administration, and troubleshooting, with at least 10 years of hands-on experience. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills for customer interaction, along with relevant certifications. This is a permanent position requiring physical capability for hardware installation and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in network device configuration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills for customer interaction.
• Ability to identify and resolve network issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement multi-vendor network architecture.
• Configure and troubleshoot network devices including routers and firewalls.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation.

Skills

Network design

Network administration

Technical communication

Customer interaction

Routing protocols

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Information systems / Computer science

ITIL Foundation certification

Current Network Professional certification (e.g., CCNP, CCDP)

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

HPE

HUAWEI

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.