Network Support Engineer

Brilliant Computers; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant Computers in Alberton, South Africa is seeking a Network Hands & Feet to support enterprise network infrastructure onsite.

You will assist remote support teams, perform basic device checks, cabling, rack mounting, and follow documented procedures. Qualifications include a degree or diploma and 2+ years of experience, plus CCNA preference. Travel to client sites may be required and strong troubleshooting is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Experience with console connections and network device installation.
• Familiarity with structured cabling and patch panels.
• Ability to follow technical instructions accurately and work within documented procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with remote technical teams.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite assistance to enable remote troubleshooting and remediation.
• Connect to network devices via console and follow instructions from Remote Support Team.
• Provide physical access support (rack access, device location, power cycling).
• Verify LED status, link status, alarms, and cabling condition; report findings.
• Rack mount/unmount devices; patch and dress cables to professional standards.
• Coordinate with Remote Support Team for post-install verification.
• Perform basic configuration steps only as instructed and approved.

Job description

Alberton, South Africa | Posted on 09/03/2026

Physical onsite assistance to enable remote troubleshooting and remediation.

Console connectivity to network devices (switch/router/firewall) as instructed by the Remote Support Team.

Providing physical access support to the Remote Support Team (e.g., opening racks, locating devices/ports, power cycling per instruction).

Visual verification and reporting (LED status, link status, alarms, fan/power status, cabling condition).

Network Hands & Feet

Engineer must have basic understanding of network devices sufficient to:

Identify network equipment types, ports, power supplies, up links, and patch panel layouts.

Follow remote instructions accurately (step-by-step) without deviating from approved

Perform basic checks: link lights, port mapping verification, cable reseat, label verification.

Network Device Rack & Stack

Rack mounting/unmounting of network devices per site rules and safety practices.

Patch and dress cables to basic professional standard (as instructed).

Coordinate with Remote Support Team for post-install verification.

Basic Configuration

Perform basic level initial actions (only as instructed by the Remote Support Team), such

as:

o Connecting console and granting remote access session (screen share/terminal access

where applicable).

o Executing clearly provided command steps (copy/paste) when approved.

o Applying basic baseline actions (e.g., set management IP/VLAN) only when explicitly

instructed and approved

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  
• 2+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
  
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, VLANs, switches, routers, and firewalls.
  
• Experience with console connections and network device installation.
  
• Familiarity with structured cabling and patch panels.
  
• Ability to follow technical instructions accurately and work within documented procedures.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with remote technical teams.
  
• Ability to work independently at customer sites.
  
• Willingness to travel to customer locations when required.
  
• Working at Heights Training Certificate.
  Medical Fitness Certificate.
  

Required Tools

• 16 Gb Usb drives with FAT32 compatibility, console cables and good internet connectivity modem
  
• Good internet connection
  
• Laptop (with console software like PuTTY) and proper console drivers
  
• Pen drive Minimum: 4 to 8GB without any data (May be required to format)
  
• Multimeter (to check power output if needed)
  
• Laptop – MS Teams, Zoom, Putty ,Webex
  
• 4G Connection Dongle
  
• Basic Screwdriver Kit
  
• PPE Kits.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco CCNA or equivalent networking certification.
  
• Experience supporting Cisco, Juniper, HPE/Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar networking equipment.
  
• Experience working in data centers or enterprise network environments.
  
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems.