Senior Network Engineer

Hire Resolve; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support their network infrastructure in South Africa, Oos-Kaap. This role requires expertise in network configuration, firewall management, and security policies. You will be responsible for liaising with global providers, managing security policies, and ensuring network reliability. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical aptitude and the ability to work independently. Join a dynamic team focused on maintaining and enhancing network performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively.
• Strong technical aptitude and eagerness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with global providers to enhance network.
• Manage and audit security policies.
• Ensure routing and switching consistency across regions.
• Configure and manage network devices.

Skills

Network configuration

Firewall management

Routing and switching

Security policy management

Incident tracking

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer who will support their client's network infrastructure by implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems. They provide second-level support to the Help Desk and regional administrators, requiring expertise in operating systems, networking, and security. Responsibilities include issue documentation, monitoring for high uptime, and collaboration with IT teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Provider Liaison: Work with global providers to enhance JAS Worldwide Network.
• Security Policy Management: Build, configure, and audit firewall and SASE security policies.
• Security Posture Improvement: Enhance global security through segmentation and standardization.
• Policy Communication: Communicate and audit network policies to remote offices.
• Routing/Switching Consistency: Ensure global consistency and troubleshoot issues.
• Device Configuration: Configure and manage routers, firewalls, and switches.
• Disaster Recovery Planning: Configure and document failover/disaster recovery plans.
• Network Monitoring: Ensure and document network logging and monitoring systems.
• Incident Tracking: Log incidents and resolutions, contributing to a knowledge base.
• Application Testing Support: Assist with testing new software releases.
• Software/Hardware Expertise: Maintain expertise in standard software and hardware.
• User Training: Provide individual and group instruction on equipment and software.
• Project Support: Assist with project information and provide updates to the Network Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Self-Management: Ability to work independently and deliver on projects.
• Technical Aptitude: Thirst for learning new technologies and adopting