Network Support Engineer

BRILLIANT COMPUTERS CITADEL AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; Kroonstad; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BRILLIANT COMPUTERS CITADEL AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY is seeking a hands-on Network Hands & Feet Support technician to operate at customer sites in the Free State region. You will perform onsite tasks, assist remote engineers, and ensure physical access, cabling, and device readiness are aligned with runbooks.

The role requires practical experience with enterprise networks, basic TCP/IP/VLAN knowledge, and the ability to follow instructions precisely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in CS/IT/Networking preferred.
• At least 2 years' hands-on experience supporting enterprise networks.
• Basic networking knowledge: TCP/IP, VLANs, switches, routers, firewalls.
• Experience with console connections and device installation.
• Travel to customer sites, ability to work independently.
• Mandatory certifications: Working at Heights and Medical Fitness.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical onsite assistance to enable remote troubleshooting and remediation.
• Connect to devices via console per instructions.
• Open racks, locate devices/ports and power-cycle as instructed.
• Verify LEDs, link status, alarms, cabling condition; report findings.
• Coordinate with Remote Support Team for post-install verification.
• Follow runbooks exactly and document procedures.

Skills

Hands & Feet Support

Network Device Installation

Rack & Stack

Structured Cabling

Console Access

Switches, Routers & Firewalls

Basic Network Configuration

Documentation & Reporting

Communication & Customer Service

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in CS/IT/Network Engineering

Tools

PuTTY

Console Software

MS Teams

Zoom

Webex

Job description

Hands & Feet (H&F) Support

• 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 runbooks.
• 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:
• Connecting console and granting remote access session (screen share/terminal access where applicable).
• Executing clearly provided command steps (copy/paste) when approved.
• Applying basic baseline actions (e.g., set management IP/VLAN) only when explicitly instructed and approved.

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)
• Console Cable - RJ45-to-USB (For Cisco C9300L-24P)
• Console cable - RJ45-to-USB-C
• Console cable - RJ45-to-mini-USB
• Multimeter (to check power output if needed)
• Laptop - MS Teams, Zoom, Putty ,Webex
• Cat5 cable (Straight 1, Crossover cable 1)
• 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.

Key Skills

• Proficient in English Language
• Network Device Installation
• Hands & Feet Support
• Rack & Stack
• Structured Cabling
• Console Access
• Switches, Routers & Firewalls
• Basic Network Configuration
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Communication & Customer Service
• Documentation & Reporting