Senior Data Center Network Operations Lead

Adea Lifestyle Suites Fieberbrunn; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Performance‑based bonuses

Training and certification support

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician for Centurion, Gauteng, to install and maintain high‑performance data center networks. You will configure switches, routers, firewalls, and APs, perform routine diagnostics, and ensure uptime and security in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideal candidates have data center experience, strong TCP/IP knowledge, and relevant certifications. The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration with senior engineers, and adherence to safety and best

Qualifications

• Experience in data center network environments Preferred.
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs.
• Certifications such as CCNA or Network+ are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and certify structured cabling in data centers.
• Deploy, configure, and manage switches, routers, firewalls, and APs.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics to ensure uptime.
• Monitor traffic with tools and perform root-cause analysis on incidents.
• Document network configurations and inventory accurately.
• Enforce security policies and assist with upgrades and projects.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and IT teams; support site changes.
• Adhere to safety procedures in Centurion data center.

Skills

Network fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

CompTIA Network+

CCNA

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

HP hardware

Nagios

Zabbix

SolarWinds

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician for Centurion, Gauteng, to install and maintain high‑performance data center networks. You will configure switches, routers, firewalls, and APs, perform routine diagnostics, and ensure uptime and security in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideal candidates have data center experience, strong TCP/IP knowledge, and relevant certifications. The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration with senior engineers, and adherence to safety and best