Senior Network Operations Engineer - High Availability

Elite Search and Selection; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Infrastructure Engineer in Johannesburg. The role involves delivering advanced technical support across networking technologies, leading troubleshooting efforts, and ensuring security compliance. Candidates must have 5-7 years of relevant experience, advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols, and strong skills in network security. This position is ideal for those with a leadership mindset and a passion for operational excellence, within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols is essential.
• Strong background in network security and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced technical support across networking devices.
• Lead network troubleshooting and change management.
• Ensure regulatory and security compliance.

Skills

Routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, STP)

Network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS)

Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet

Troubleshoot complex environments (IP, voice, cloud)

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Leadership mindset with mentoring experience

Education

CCNP / CCIE, JNCIA / JNCIP, ITIL Foundation

Certifications in Security (CISSP, Fortinet NSE)

Cloud Networking certifications (Veeam, VMware)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Infrastructure Engineer in Johannesburg. The role involves delivering advanced technical support across networking technologies, leading troubleshooting efforts, and ensuring security compliance. Candidates must have 5-7 years of relevant experience, advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols, and strong skills in network security. This position is ideal for those with a leadership mindset and a passion for operational excellence, within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.