Senior Network Design Engineer: Cisco, Cloud & Security

OryxAlign; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events throughout the year

Technology Loans

Wellbeing initiatives

Long service leave

Reward and recognition awards

Lunches on All‑In Office Days

Job summary

OryxAlign is seeking a Network Design Engineer to scope, design, specify and propose IT network infrastructure for clients and prospects. You will work with the Lead Solution Architect and teams to translate client requirements into robust, commercially viable solutions aligned with growth plans and service requirements.

You will develop network topologies, high- and low-level designs, and related documentation, while maintaining expertise in Cisco, Dell, and Meraki technologies and contributing

Qualifications

• Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent South African networking qualification with design experience.
• NQF Level 5 IT/networking qualification plus practical design experience.
• Desirable CCNP Enterprise or higher-level networking experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, and Managed Services to scope and design network solutions.
• Provide technical input for tenders and bid responses with design content and risk/benefit analysis.
• Attend client meetings to provide consultative support and recommendations.
• Develop detailed network topologies, designs, schematics, and documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of Cisco, Dell, and Meraki technologies and related best practices.

Skills

Network design

Public cloud

Cybersecurity

Technical documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Tender input

Architectural standards

Project coordination

Education

Cisco CCNA certification

NQF Level 5 IT/networking qualification

CCNP Enterprise (desirable)

Tools

Ekahau ECSC

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

OryxAlign is seeking a Network Design Engineer to scope, design, specify and propose IT network infrastructure for clients and prospects. You will work with the Lead Solution Architect and teams to translate client requirements into robust, commercially viable solutions aligned with growth plans and service requirements.

You will develop network topologies, high- and low-level designs, and related documentation, while maintaining expertise in Cisco, Dell, and Meraki technologies and contributing