Senior Network Engineer

Golden Rule; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain both internal and customer network infrastructure. The role requires at least 7 years of experience in network engineering and a minimum of 3 years in a senior capacity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network security and systems design, alongside strong leadership abilities. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Experience with risk management and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy robust networking solutions that meet scalability, performance, and security requirements.
• Regularly assess network performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Implement and manage network security tools and protocols.

Skills

Network Design

Security Management

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Job description

This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining our internal and customer network infrastructure to support organizational growth and technology advancement. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of technical expertise and a proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Network Design and Implementation: Design and deploy robust networking solutions that meet the business’s scalability, performance, and security requirements.
• Maintenance and Optimization: Regularly assess network performance, troubleshoot complex network issues, and ensure continuous network availability.
• Security Management: Implement and manage network security tools and protocols, such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
• Project Management: Lead network-related projects from conception through to completion, including planning, execution, and resource allocation.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze and predict network growth trends to ensure infrastructure scalability and performance.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior network engineers, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
• Vendor Management: Negotiate with vendors to procure network hardware and software solutions that align with business objectives.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive documentation for network architectures, configurations, processes, and compliance records.

Qualifications

Experience

3 years Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering with at least 3 years in a senior role.

Certifications and Licenses

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Juniper Networks Certified Enterprise Routing and Switching Expert (JNCIE-ENT)
• Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)
• Juniper Networks Certified Design Associate (JNCDA)
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional — Network Virtualization Design (VCAP-NV Design)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless)
• HPE Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP)
• HPE Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX)
• Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX)
• HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional – Data Center
• Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP)
• Certified Network Defender (CND)
• CompTIA Network+ for foundational networking knowledge.
• VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV) for skills in managing VMware’s NSX virtual networking platform.
• Aviatrix Certified Engineer Multicloud Network Professional (ACE Professional)

Technical Competencies

• Risk management
• Financial analysis
• Budget and forecasting
• Investment and credit
• Accounting knowledge
• External financial and regulatory reporting
• Systems, processes, and internal controls
• Fraud prevention, detection, investigation

Behavioural competencies

• Strategic and analytic Thinking
• Adhering to principles and values
• Result Orientation
• Attention to Detail
• Building relationships
• Leadership
• Resilience
• Integrity