Professional Services Network Engineer

Talent Shore; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider in South Africa seeks a Professional Services Network Engineer who will deploy, optimize, and support advanced networking solutions for customers. Role involves leading Professional Services engagements, implementing solutions like ADC and DDoS protection, and ensuring high customer satisfaction. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in networking/application delivery and strong analytical skills. Competitive benefits and opportunities for on-site and remote work are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in networking or application delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to implement ADC technologies and DDoS solutions.
• Customer-focused mindset with collaborative work ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Professional Services engagements.
• Deliver and configure Application Delivery Controller solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex deployment issues.

Skills

Networking fundamentals (VLANs, VRRP/HSRP, OSPF, BGP, IPv4/IPv6, NAT)

Load balancing expertise

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced networking/security certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, A10 ACE, F5 BIG-IP)

Tools

A10 Networks

F5 BIG-IP

Citrix NetScaler / ADC

Cisco ACE

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about deploying, optimizing, and supporting advanced networking and security solutions for enterprise and service provider customers? We are seeking a Professional Services Network Engineer to join our services organization and deliver best-in-class implementations across the full suite of Technologies, including application delivery, carrier-grade networking, and DDoS protection. As a Professional Services Engineer, you will work directly with customers throughout the project lifecycle — from solution design and deployment to validation, optimization, and knowledge transfer — ensuring successful outcomes and a high degree of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Professional Services engagements, including solution design, deployment, migration, and optimization.
• Deliver and configure ADC (Application Delivery Controller) solutions to provide advanced load balancing, security, and performance capabilities. (A10 Networks)
• Implement Carrier-Grade NAT (CGN) solutions to support IPv4 preservation, IPv6 migration, and high-scale networking environments. (A10 Networks)
• Deploy DDoS protection solutions (e.g., Thunder TPS / One-DDoS Protection) for multi-vector attack detection and mitigation at scale. (A10 Networks)
• Provide architectural guidance on traffic-flow optimization, capacity planning, and high availability.
• Assist in migration and integration from legacy or third-party platforms (F5, Citrix NetScaler, Cisco ACE).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex deployment issues, working with customers and internal engineering teams.
• Use tools such as protocol analyzers and traffic monitors to verify performance and security post-deployment.
• Produce professional documentation, including solution designs, implementation guides, and customer handoffs.
• Provide limited post-deployment support, including hypercare during go-lives and customer education sessions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in networking, application delivery, or network security — ideally in Professional Services, consulting, or project delivery.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (VLANs, VRRP/HSRP, OSPF, BGP, IPv4/IPv6, NAT) and L4-L7 application behaviour.
• Demonstrated ability to implement complex solutions involving:
  • ADC technologies (load balancing, SSL offload, health checks, GSLB)
  • Carrier-Grade NAT (CGN / CGNAT) and IPv6 transition strategies
  • DDoS detection and mitigation strategies and tooling
• Experience with one or more of the following platforms preferred: A10 Networks, F5 BIG-IP, Citrix NetScaler / ADC, Cisco ACE
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical ideas clearly.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable with on-site and remote customer engagements, including travel as required.

Education & Certifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced networking/security certifications desired (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, A10 ACE, F5 BIG-IP)