Senior Network Engineer – AWS & Hybrid Cloud (Cape Town)

Optimal Growth Technologies; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Growth Technologies is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (AWS) to design, implement, and optimise enterprise and cloud network infrastructure. The role focuses on secure, scalable networks with strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

The candidate will manage LAN/WAN, VPNs and hybrid networks, support AWS networking, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust network solutions. On-site work in Cape Town is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on enterprise networking experience.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching and security.
• Experience with AWS networking technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Onsite availability for Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain secure, scalable enterprise network infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls and VPNs.
• Support AWS cloud networking and integration with on-premises systems.
• Manage LAN, WAN, VPN and hybrid networks.
• Troubleshoot complex performance, routing and security issues.
• Lead upgrades, migrations and optimisation initiatives.
• Maintain network documentation and diagrams.
• Provide advanced Level 3 incident resolution.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud and security teams.

Skills

Advanced networking

AWS cloud networking

Troubleshooting

Documentation & teamwork

Education

AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty

CCNP/CCIE advantageous

Tools

AWS VPC

Transit Gateway

Direct Connect

Site-to-Site VPN

Cisco

Palo Alto

Job description

Optimal Growth Technologies is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (AWS) to design, implement, and optimise enterprise and cloud network infrastructure. The role focuses on secure, scalable networks with strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

The candidate will manage LAN/WAN, VPNs and hybrid networks, support AWS networking, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust network solutions. On-site work in Cape Town is required.