Senior Network Engineer

Insphired Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company seeks a Senior Network Engineer in Stellenbosch, responsible for planning and designing cost-effective networks. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in IP/MPLS networks and must exhibit a high level of emotional intelligence. This role offers growth in a dynamic team focused on advanced technology solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years hands-on experience planning, designing, and building large-scale IP/MPLS networks.
• Proven success in leading distribution teams in Townships.
• Ability to operate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design a cost-effective network and services that meet specifications.
• Manage infrastructure bandwidth capacity of core and backbone networks.
• Conduct compatibility tests for new network equipment.

Skills

IP routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP)

MPLS

IPv6

Linux/UNIX operating systems

RADIUS

High EQ

Pressure management

Education

Grade 12 + Degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Our client in the Telecommunications industry is currently looking for a Senior Network Engineer, in Stellenbosch, Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design a cost‑effective network and services that meet product specifications and service launch times.
• Effective management of infrastructure bandwidth capacity of the core and backbone networks.
• Handle technical negotiations with partners on related projects.
• Purchase appropriate network equipment (routers, switches, transceivers, servers, etc.) at cost‑effective prices and in compliance with the company's Procurement Policy.
• Using best common practices, responsible for planning and testing of network equipment and associated applications, software, hardware and upgrade cycles.
• Design, develop and document standards, processes and procedures for all systems (hardware and software), implementations and configurations, in accordance with the company's own standards, processes and procedures.
• Manage equipment and software vendor / supplier relationships.
• Evaluate and conduct compatibility tests for new network equipment (hardware and software) for integration into the overall backbone.
• Responsible for creating, implementing and managing long‑term engineering plans and objectives.
• Evolve the IP network.
• Manage the SDH transport and service networks.
• Manage bandwidth and equipment upgrades.
• Constantly study the technology landscape that the company operates in and beyond to ensure best‑in‑class technology and services are used.
• Manage implementation and deployment of all network equipment, including planning, design, procurement, delivery, installation, turn‑up and ongoing operations.
• Ensure company‑wide adoption, implementation and support of IPv6.
• Deploy, manage and refine IP Transit, local, regional and international IP peering relationships.
• Ensure very high levels of proficiency and subject matter education and expertise of engineering staff as well as all staff as and when required.

Requirements

• Qualification: Grade 12 + Degree in related field.
• Experience: At least 10 years hands‑on experience planning, designing and building large‑scale IP / MPLS networks.
• Working knowledge of IP routing protocols such as OSPF, IS‑IS and BGP.
• In‑depth Knowledge of RADIUS.
• Working knowledge of MPLS and IPv6.
• Working knowledge and experience in managing IP Transit and Internet Exchange Point peering relationships.
• Working knowledge of Linux / UNIX operating systems such as Linux, FreeBSD, e.t.c.
• Working knowledge of captive networks.
• Ability to operate under pressure.
• High level of EQ.
• Proven success in leading of distribution teams in Townships.

Remuneration

R R per month.