Senior Specialist : Network Engineer Ccie

Bcxp; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Converged Communications seeks a senior Network Engineer to manage Cisco platforms and client relationships. This role involves overseeing network stability, evaluating new technologies, and collaborating with specialist engineers. Candidates should have extensive network experience, strong negotiation skills, and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Hybrid remote work options

Opportunity to travel locally and internationally

Qualifications

• 10+ years in network engineering, with minimum 2 years at senior level.
• Experience in managing Cisco platforms and client relationships.
• Certifications: HCIE and relevant professional memberships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and direct Cisco networking technologies.
• Monitor and control network stability and performance.
• Research new technologies and assess customer needs.

Skills

Integrated Business Solution

Infrastructure Development & Support

Proposal Management

Relationship Building

Business Partnership Management

Education

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

NQF 4: Grade 12

Job description

Business Unit: Converged Communications

Department:

Network Solutions

Reporting Manager:

Senior Manager: Service Operations

Core Description:

Responsible for planning, managing, and directing Cisco platforms that provide company technologies, systems, and processes to customers, enabling them to gain a competitive advantage.

Manage client relationships at a senior management level and negotiate with clients. Ensure project delivery by directing activities of Specialist Engineers.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions:

1. Manage change by reviewing design and responding to optimization changes.
2. Monitor and control the network to ensure stability.
3. Manage problems and support functions.
4. Research and assess new technologies and customer needs.
5. Monitor service levels and develop standards and specifications.
6. Test systems and record technical details on network design, implementation plans, and capital projects.
7. Support users and staff, attend to IMACDs (Installation, Modification, Addition, Change, Delete).
8. Provide Network Administration and Support.
9. Integrate Systems.
10. Compile HLD, LLD, RCA's, Deployment Guides, and Service Designs.
11. Evaluate Product Roadmaps and contribute to Strategy aligned with Best Practices.

Core Skills & Capabilities:

• Integrated Business Solution
• Infrastructure Development & Support
• Proposal Management
• Relationship Building
• Business Partnership Management

Core Behavioral Competencies:

• Applying expertise & technology
• Working with people
• Deciding & initiating action
• Persuading and influencing
• Planning & organizing
• Entrepreneurial & commercial thinking

Minimum Qualifications:

• NQF 6: 3-year Degree/Diploma in Information Technology
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education - Preferred / Advantage:

Certifications: HCIE; Professional memberships in relevant industry.

Experience:

10+ years in network engineering, with at least 2 years at a senior level, or 8-10 years with 2-3 years at a senior management level.

Special Requirements / Employment Conditions:

• Valid driver's license
• Willing to travel locally and internationally
• Workplace / Physical Requirements: Hybrid remote worker
• Billable, Client roaming, Revenue generating