Senior Network Engineer - Network Security & Upgrades

University of Fort Hare; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Datacentrix KZN is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to maintain customer ICT networks as part of IT Managed Services. The role includes testing, troubleshooting and regular maintenance, with involvement in strategic upgrades and high‑level network performance analyses.

You will support client networks, document procedures and collaborate with vendors to resolve incidents, ensuring service quality and alignment with company standards.

Qualifications

• Matric or Grade 12.
• CCNA and CCNP Collaboration (voice track).
• Forti NSE 6 Secure Wireless LAN / FCP - Secure Wireless LAN Administrator.
• 5+ years' experience delivering Network Security Services in a customer environment.
• 2-3 years firewall experience.
• Valid drivers license and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Implementation, maintenance, monitoring and management of networking infrastructure and capability (hardware and software solutions).
• Analyzes and solves common and complex network problems through reasoning, troubleshooting and innovative thinking.
• Develops and maintains a professional working relationship with the clients and client end-users in support of the Service Delivery Manager.
• Liaises with 3rd party vendors to resolve escalated incidents, problems and queries.
• Maintains service and quality levels according to of the company business standards, processes and procedures.
• Creates and updates documentation related to installation procedures and troubleshooting of network incidents.

Skills

CCNA

CCNP Collaboration (voice track)

5+ years of Network Security Services

2-3 years firewall experience

Education

Matric or Grade 12

Tools

Forti NSE 6 Secure Wireless LAN

FCP - Secure Wireless LAN Administrator

Job description

Datacentrix KZN is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to maintain customer ICT networks as part of IT Managed Services. The role includes testing, troubleshooting and regular maintenance, with involvement in strategic upgrades and high‑level network performance analyses.

You will support client networks, document procedures and collaborate with vendors to resolve incidents, ensuring service quality and alignment with company standards.