Senior Specialist: Network Engineer

Makwait; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Purpose of the role

This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining customer network infrastructure to support organizational growth and technology advancement.

Responsibilities

• Network Design and Implementation: Design and deploy robust networking solutions that meet the business's scalability, performance, and security requirements.
• Maintenance and Optimization: Regularly assess network performance, troubleshoot complex network issues, and ensure continuous network availability.
• Security Management: Implement and manage network security tools and protocols, such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
• Project Management: Lead network-related projects from conception through to completion, including planning, execution, and resource allocation.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze and predict network growth trends to ensure infrastructure scalability and performance.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior network engineers, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
• Vendor Management: Negotiate with vendors to procure network hardware and software solutions that align with business objectives.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive documentation for network architectures, configurations, processes, and compliance records.