Senior Network Engineer

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Senior Network Engineer to design and manage their network infrastructure. This role involves ensuring network reliability, configuring routers, and implementing security protocols. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of experience in network administration and familiarity with networking tools and cloud services. Join a forward-thinking team passionate about technology and innovation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, maintain secure, scalable networks.
• Configure and manage MikroTik routers across merchant sites.
• Monitor network performance, perform diagnostics, and resolve issues.

Skills

Network administration

TCP/IP

Strong troubleshooting skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in IT/Networking

Tools

MikroTik

Cisco devices

SolarWinds

PRTG

Wireshark

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Network Engineer role at Ntice Sourcing Solutions. Base pay range. We're looking for a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage our network infrastructure supporting over 5, POS merchants.

You'll play a key role in ensuring network reliability, security, and performance across distributed environments. Responsibilities: Design, deploy, maintain secure, scalable networks (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, routers, switches). Configure and manage MikroTik routers across merchant sites. Implement routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VPNs (WireGuard, IPsec), firewall policies. Integrate on‑prem and cloud networks (Microsoft Azure). Monitor network performance, perform diagnostics, and resolve issues. Ensure compliance with ISO, GDPR, security best practices. Maintain documentation, network diagrams, 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, monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark). Familiarity with Azure or AWS, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), security protocols. Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, communication skills. Preferred: Degree/Diploma in IT/Networking, network automation (Python, Ansible), POS or retail environments.

Seniorities: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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