Networking Platform & Observability Engineer, L2

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment in Cape Town is recruiting a Networking Platform and Observability Engineer (L2) to maintain client IT infrastructure with a focus on monitoring platforms, security, and documentation.

The role requires deploying tools like NetScout, LogicMonitor, Prometheus and Grafana, plus developing network diagrams and participating in change management. Strong Linux scripting and networking knowledge are essential; CCNP/CWNP are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma, degree, or relevant qualification in IT/Computing.
• NETSCOUT Enterprise nGeniusONE Core – or Similar is a requirement
• Proven experience with enterprise monitoring tools (NetScout, LogicMonitor, Prometheus, Grafana) – Essential
• Proven experience in producing monthly networking status and statistics reporting – Essential
• Proven experience in utilizing network monitoring tools for governance, asset tracking and management - Essential
• CCNP Enterprise - Advantageous
• FortiNetNSE4 or Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) - Advantageous
• Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) - Advantageous
• CWNE, CWNA or CWNP – Advantageous

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly work status reports and update technology documents.
• Assist in designing and implementing network monitoring infrastructure.
• Understand and review client network policies to propose monitoring changes.
• Participate in security investigations and audits related to monitoring platforms.
• Review and maintain network diagrams for monitoring systems.

Skills

Networking knowledge

Linux scripting

Ansible

Python

Cisco switching

Aruba/Meraki wireless

OSPF/EIGRP

SNMP

Change management

Documentation

Education

Diploma/degree in IT/Computing

CCNP Enterprise

CWNP/CWNE/CWNA

Fortinet NSE4

Tools

NETSCOUT nGeniusOne

LogicMonitor

Prometheus

Grafana

SNMP tooling

Job description

Sabenza IT & Recruitment in Cape Town is recruiting a Networking Platform and Observability Engineer (L2) to maintain client IT infrastructure with a focus on monitoring platforms, security, and documentation.

The role requires deploying tools like NetScout, LogicMonitor, Prometheus and Grafana, plus developing network diagrams and participating in change management. Strong Linux scripting and networking knowledge are essential; CCNP/CWNP are advantageous.