Senior Network Engineer: Cloud & Security Expert

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex networks in Johannesburg. The role covers LAN/WAN, data centre, and cloud networks, with a focus on security, performance, and scalability.

You will configure routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless controllers, while maintaining documentation and collaborating with admins, security, developers, and stakeholders to deliver reliable network services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/CS or related field.
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/CCNA/CCNP or Juniper beneficial.
• Seasoned network engineering experience in a networking environment.
• Experience with network security, WAN/LAN, and wireless LAN design.
• Cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Designs and plans network solutions including LAN, WAN, data centre, and cloud networks.
• Develops architectures that meet current and future requirements.
• Configures, deploys, and manages routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
• Implements and maintains network services and security measures (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs).
• Monitors traffic for threats and resolves complex network issues with advanced tools.
• Analyses performance data, optimises QoS, and adjusts configurations as needed.
• Creates comprehensive network documentation including diagrams and SOPs.
• Collaborates with systems admins, security teams, developers, and stakeholders.
• Effectively communicates technical information to diverse audiences.
• Manages network-related projects such as upgrades, migrations, expansions.

Skills

Network engineering

Network security

Wireless networking

Cloud networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

CompTIA Network+

Cisco CCNA

Cisco CCNP

Juniper JNCIA

Tools

AWS

Azure

VPNs

WAN/LAN networks

Job description

Boardroom Appointments seeks an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex networks in Johannesburg. The role covers LAN/WAN, data centre, and cloud networks, with a focus on security, performance, and scalability.

You will configure routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless controllers, while maintaining documentation and collaborating with admins, security, developers, and stakeholders to deliver reliable network services.