Senior Network Engineer

MatchPoint; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 636,120; Part time

Job summary

A consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to enhance its Network Engineering team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience, specializing in Cisco technologies like DNA Center and ISE, as well as skills in routing and switching. The role involves designing and managing network solutions, ensuring automation and security integration, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to drive innovation in campus networks. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Cisco Routing & Switching (Catalyst 9K preferred).
• Experience in LAN/WAN, VPN, and campus network deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Cisco DNA Center for automation.
• Implement and support Cisco ISE for NAC and guest access.
• Manage enterprise routing & switching environments.

Skills

Cisco DNA Center

Cisco ISE

SD-Access

Enterprise routing & switching

Python

Ansible

Tools

Cisco FTD

Cisco ASA

SolarWinds

LiveAction

Cisco Prime

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, SD-Access, and enterprise routing & switching to join our growing Network Engineering team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working on next‑gen campus networks, zero‑trust access, and automation‑driven network operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Cisco DNA Center for automation, assurance, and network orchestration
• Implement and support Cisco ISE for NAC, 802.1X, Profiling, Posture, and Guest Access
• Work with SD-Access fabrics, segmentation (SGTs), and policy‑based access
• Manage enterprise routing & switching environments (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, QoS, etc.)
• Support firewall integration (Cisco FTD, ASA, Fortinet preferred)
• Perform network monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis using DNAC, SolarWinds, LiveAction, or Cisco Prime
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams for cross‑functional projects
• Drive network automation using Python, Ansible, or similar tools

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
• Strong hands‑on expertise with:
  • Cisco Routing & Switching (Catalyst 9K preferred)
  • SD-Access architecture & operations
  • Experience in LAN/WAN, VPN, and campus network deployments
  • Working knowledge of Cisco firewalls (FTD/ASA)
  • Familiarity with Python/Ansible is a big plus
  • Cisco certifications (CCNP Enterprise / Security) strongly preferred

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Engineering Services, and Computer and Network Security

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary

ZAR50,000.00 – ZAR57,000.00

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