Senior Engineer

IOCO; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with over 10 years of experience in network device configuration and troubleshooting. The role demands strong skills in designing and implementing Cisco solutions along with knowledge of firewalls and VPNs. Key responsibilities include configuring routers, evaluating designs, and developing technology plans. Candidates must have relevant certifications and excellent communication abilities. This permanent position is based in Lynwood, South Africa, with travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of hands-on experience in network device configuration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent customer interaction with clear and concise communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Configure and troubleshoot routers, firewalls, switches, and wireless devices.
• Design and implement Cisco network architecture and solutions.
• Evaluate network designs for efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Network device configuration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Collaboration

Education

National Senior Certificate / Matric / N3 / Grade 12

Degree or Diploma in a related discipline

ITIL Foundation certification

Cisco Professional certification (e.g., CCNP, CCDP)

Aruba (ACSP / ACMP / ACP-Campus Access) / Fortinet NSE7

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer with over 10 years of hands-on experience in network device configuration, troubleshooting, and architecture. This role requires strong expertise in designing, engineering, and implementing Cisco network solutions, as well as deep knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, access networking, routers, switches, and wireless technologies. Excellent communication, customer interaction, and collaboration skills are essential for success in this position.

What you'll do :

• Solid background in network administration and architecture.
• Familiarity with access control models and network security.
• Evaluate designs to determine the most efficient and effective solution.
• Experience in selecting, design engineering, solution engineering, project engineering, integrating, and implementing Cisco network architecture and related technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of access networking technologies, routers firewalls, VPN solutions, Quality of Service, subnetting, etc.
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting routers, firewalls, switches, and wireless (able to build configurations and solutions that conform to standards without guidance).
• Demonstrated skills in developing a technology plan including technical strategy and direction as well as the related business case for the use of that technology.

Your Expertise :

• At least 10 years of hands‑on experience in network device configuration and troubleshooting
• English – Can converse and has the necessary email skills
• Excellent Customer Interaction with clear, concise, and effective communication skills
• Effectively collaborate with the team to achieve common goals
• Identify and resolve issues effectively.

Qualifications :

• National Senior Certificate / Matric / N3 / Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in a related discipline
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Aruba (ACSP / ACMP / ACP-Campus Access) / Fortinet NSE7 – Must
• Current Cisco Professional certification (e.g., CCNP, CCDP)

Other information applicable to the opportunity :

• Permanent position
• Location : Lynwood
• Physical demands : Long sitting, Rack and stack of hardware equipment, Bending and walking
• Travel : Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license.

Why work for us?

If the daily grind makes you wonder if there's more to life than work, get ready to discover a professional journey that embraces excellence without compromise.

You've arrived at iOCO Infrastructure Services (iOCO IS), where we are all about delivering outstanding client experiences through sustainable, innovative IT infrastructure solutions that tackle business challenges head‑on. Here you get to partner with clients, helping them conquer their business Goliaths while they focus on scaling their empires.

At our core, we're challengers, disruptors, and innovators. We're a community of skilled professionals with an ambitious spirit dedicated to providing for our clients while finding joy in the process. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Their satisfaction fuels our fire and propels us forward. We're talking about brainstorming sessions that sound like TED talks and spontaneous celebrations for achievements, big and small.

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.