Senior Network Engineer

Ioco; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead complex network deployments across various environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Huawei technologies and a strong focus on network automation, security, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include managing projects, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications. The role offers a permanent position with a vibrant team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years in Huawei enterprise network implementation.
• Hands-on experience with Huawei enterprise networking technologies.
• Experience with network automation and orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical implementations of Huawei solutions.
• Provide Level 2 / 3 technical support for networks.
• Implement network security policies and access controls.

Skills

Huawei enterprise networking

Network automation

Troubleshooting

SD-WAN

Network security

Education

Advanced Network Certifications

Huawei HCIP

Huawei HCIE

CCNP Enterprise

JNCIP-ENT

CCNP Security

JNCIS-SEC

Tools

Huawei network monitoring tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Senior Network Engineer.

The ideal candidate will lead complex network deployments across LAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, Data Centre, and Security environments while ensuring compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements.

This role requires a professional with strong technical acumen in network automation, orchestration, and zero-trust architectures, as well as the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and enhance performance.

The successful candidate will also contribute to knowledge sharing, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous innovation in network design and optimization

What you'll do

Network Implementation Deployment

Lead technical implementations of complex Huawei enterprise networking solutions (LAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, Data Centre, Automation, Orchestration and Security)

Manage network project timelines, technical milestones, and customer expectations during deployment

Conduct network integration testing, performance validation, and security assessments

Ensure compliance with network technical specifications and customer requirements

Network Operations Support

Provide Level 2 / 3 technical support for deployed Huawei networking and security solutions

Troubleshoot complex network issues, including routing, switching, wireless, and security problems

Coordinate with Huawei global support when required for advanced troubleshooting

Implement software updates, patches, and feature enhancements

Network Security Performance Management

Implement and maintain network security policies and access controls

Monitor network performance metrics and optimise for bandwidth, latency, and availability

Conduct network capacity planning and expansion recommendations

Manage network segmentation, VLANs, and traffic engineering

Implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies and traffic prioritisation

Customer Network Relationship Management

Serve as primary network technical contact for enterprise customers post-implementation

Conduct regular network health assessments and optimisation reviews

Provide network technical training and knowledge transfer to customer IT teams

Build long‑term technical advisory relationships with customer network teams

Network Solution Optimisation Innovation

Continuously monitor and optimise deployed network solutions for performance and efficiency

Identify opportunities for network technology upgrades and enhancements

Collaborate with customers on network expansion and evolution strategies

Participate in beta testing and early adoption of new Huawei networking technologies

Network Knowledge Management Team Development

Maintain expertise across Huawei's enterprise networking and security technology portfolio

Contribute to iOCO's network technical knowledge base and best practices; Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance

Support pre-activities with network implementation feasibility assessments

Your Expertise

• Professional Experience – Minimum 6-8 years in Huawei enterprise network and security implementation and support; Proven experience with large‑scale Huawei enterprise network and security deployments (multiple sites)
• Hands‑on experience with Huawei enterprise networking technologies (switching, routing, wireless, SD‑WAN, security)

Qualifications

• Advanced Network Certifications
• Huawei HCIP (Huawei Certified ICT Professional)
• Huawei HCIE (Huawei Certified Internetwork Expert)
• Industry certifications (CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP‑ENT, Aruba ACMX)
• Network security certifications (CCNP Security, JNCIS‑SEC)

Network Technical Specialisations

• Data centre networking and fabric technologies (VXLAN, EVPN, leaf‑spine)
• Campus network design and implementation
• Branch networking and SD‑WAN solutions
• Network automation and orchestration (Python, Ansible, REST APIs)
• Network security and zero‑trust architectures

Network Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in enterprise networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN)
• Advanced knowledge of switching technologies (VLANs, STP variants, link aggregation)
• Experience with wireless networking (Wi‑Fi 6 / 7, controller‑based architectures)
• Proficiency in network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, access control)
• Understanding of SD‑WAN and network automation principles

Network Management Troubleshooting Skills

• Experience with Huawei and other network monitoring and management tools
• Advanced Huawei network troubleshooting and packet analysis capabilities

Other information applicable to the opportunity

Permanent position

Location: Midrand

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.

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