Senior Specialist: Network Engineer CCIE

BCXP; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to oversee network operations and manage client relationships. The successful candidate will have a strong background in network engineering, with a minimum of 10 years' experience, including 2 years in a senior role. Responsibilities include project delivery, network monitoring, and fostering relationships with clients while ensuring optimal network performance. Relevant degrees and certifications will be advantageous, and the role may require local and international travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in network engineering, with 2 years at a senior level.
• Experience in managing client relationships and project delivery.
• Valid driver's license; required to travel locally/internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage network stability and respond to optimization changes.
• Oversee project delivery by directing Specialist Engineers' activities.
• Contribute to research and assessment of new technologies.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Project Management

Infrastructure Development

Education

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/Diploma in Information Technology

NQF 4: Grade 12

Job description

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Responsible for planning, managing and directing Cisco platforms which provides company technologies, systems and processes to customers to enable them to gain competitive advantage. Will manage client relationships at a senior management level. Will be responsible for negotiating with clients and responsible for ensuring project delivery by directing the activities Specialist Engineers.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Manage change, constantly reviewing design and responding to optimisation changes.
• Monitor and control the network to ensure its day-to-day stability.
• Manage problems and assist with support functions
• Contribute to the research and assessment of new technologies as well as customer needs.
• Monitor service levels and contribute to the development of standards and specifications.
• Test systems and keep records of technical details on network design, implementation plans and capital projects.
• Support users and Support staff
• Attend to IMACD’s (Installation, Modification, Addition, Change, Delete)
• Provide Network Administrator and Support
• Integrate Systems
• Compile HLD, LLD, RCA’s, Deployment Guides, Service Designs
• Evaluate Product Roadmaps and provide input to Strategy and align to Best Practices.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Integrated Business Solution

Infrastructure Development& Support

Proposal Management

Relationship Building

Business Partnership Management

Core Behavioural Competencies

Applying expertise & Technology

Working with people

Deciding & Initiating Action

Persuading and Influencing

Planning & Organising

Entrepreneurial & Commercial thinking

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Information Technology

OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in network engineering, of which 2 years at a senior level
• Alternatively, 8 to 10 years’ experience in network engineering, of which 2 to 3 years is at a senior management level.

Certifications

Preferred/Advantageous Certifications:

HCIE

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Level of Engagement: Directly with internal & external clients

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Valid Drivers license

Required to travel locally and/or internationally