Network Operations Engineer

Elite Search and Selection; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Infrastructure Engineer in Johannesburg. The role involves delivering advanced technical support across networking technologies, leading troubleshooting efforts, and ensuring security compliance. Candidates must have 5-7 years of relevant experience, advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols, and strong skills in network security. This position is ideal for those with a leadership mindset and a passion for operational excellence, within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols is essential.
• Strong background in network security and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced technical support across networking devices.
• Lead network troubleshooting and change management.
• Ensure regulatory and security compliance.

Skills

Routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, STP)

Network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS)

Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet

Troubleshoot complex environments (IP, voice, cloud)

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Leadership mindset with mentoring experience

Education

CCNP / CCIE, JNCIA / JNCIP, ITIL Foundation

Certifications in Security (CISSP, Fortinet NSE)

Cloud Networking certifications (Veeam, VMware)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced technical support across routers, switches, firewalls, APN services, and wireless access points.
• Lead network troubleshooting, voice patching, and change management in line with ITIL and best practice frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and clients to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Maintain and enhance technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Act as a senior escalation point, providing mentorship and leadership within the team.
• Ensure regulatory and security compliance (ICASA, POPIA, and related standards).
• Drive continuous improvement and stay ahead of emerging technologies within the telecoms and infrastructure landscape.

Skills & Experience

• 5 - 7 years relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, STP).
• Strong background in network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS / IPS, threat mitigation).
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet technologies.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex environments (IP, voice, cloud, SD‑WAN, hybrid).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Leadership mindset with mentoring experience and a passion for operational excellence.
• Bonus : Experience with APN, RADIUS, and automation scripting.

Qualifications (Advantageous)

• CCNP / CCIE , JNCIA / JNCIP , ITIL Foundation
• Certifications in Security (CISSP, Fortinet NSE) or Cloud Networking (Veeam, VMware)

What You’ll Deliver

• Reliable, high‑availability network and hosting environments
• SLA‑aligned incident resolution and service delivery
• Clear documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
• Continuous improvement of network performance and processes

If you’re a driven Infrastructure Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and enjoys working on cutting‑edge enterprise networks, we’d love to hear from you.