Senior Network Engineer

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology sourcing company in Gauteng is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to manage the network infrastructure for over 5,000 POS merchants. You will design and maintain secure, scalable networks while ensuring reliability and performance. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in network administration and a strong understanding of routing protocols and firewalls. Join a tech-driven team dedicated to providing high-performance network solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in network administration.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols and firewalls.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable networks.
• Monitor network performance and resolve issues.
• Integrate on-prem and cloud networks.

Skills

Network Administration

TCP/IP

Troubleshooting

MikroTik configuration

Documentation

Education

Degree or Diploma in IT/Networking

Tools

MikroTik

Cisco devices

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage our network infrastructure supporting over 5,000 POS merchants.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring network reliability, security, and performance across distributed environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable networks (LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, routers, switches).
• Configure and manage MikroTik routers across merchant sites.
• Implement routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VPNs (WireGuard, IPsec), and firewall policies.
• Integrate on‑prem and cloud networks (Microsoft Azure).
• Monitor network performance, perform diagnostics, and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, GDPR, and security best practices.
• Maintain documentation, network diagrams, and reports.

Requirements

• 7+ years hands‑on experience in network administration.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and firewalls.
• Experience with MikroTik and Cisco devices, and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark).
• Familiarity with Azure or AWS, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), and security protocols.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Degree or Diploma in IT / Networking.
• Certifications: CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, MikroTik (MTCNA/MTCRE), Azure AZ‑Certification, or equivalent.
• Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible) and POS or retail environments.

Join us and help power a secure, high‑performing network supporting thousands of merchants every day to be part of a forward‑thinking, tech‑driven team.