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We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Senior Network Engineer.

The ideal candidate will lead complex network deployments across LAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, Data Centre, and Security environments while ensuring compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements.

This role requires a professional with strong technical acumen in network automation, orchestration, and zero-trust architectures, as well as the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and enhance performance.

The successful candidate will also contribute to knowledge sharing, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous innovation in network design and optimization

Lead technical implementations of complex Huawei enterprise networking solutions (LAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, Data Centre, Automation, Orchestration and Security)

Manage network project timelines, technical milestones, and customer expectations during deployment

Conduct network integration testing, performance validation, and security assessments

Ensure compliance with network technical specifications and customer requirements

Provide Level 2 / 3 technical support for deployed Huawei networking and security solutions

Troubleshoot complex network issues, including routing, switching, wireless, and security problems

Coordinate with Huawei global support when required for advanced troubleshooting

Implement software updates, patches, and feature enhancements

Implement and maintain network security policies and access controls

Monitor network performance metrics and optimise for bandwidth, latency, and availability

Conduct network capacity planning and expansion recommendations

Manage network segmentation, VLANs, and traffic engineering

Implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies and traffic prioritisation

Serve as primary network technical contact for enterprise customers post-implementation

Conduct regular network health assessments and optimisation reviews

Provide network technical training and knowledge transfer to customer IT teams

Build long‑term technical advisory relationships with customer network teams

Continuously monitor and optimise deployed network solutions for performance and efficiency

Identify opportunities for network technology upgrades and enhancements

Collaborate with customers on network expansion and evolution strategies

Participate in beta testing and early adoption of new Huawei networking technologies

Maintain expertise across Huawei's enterprise networking and security technology portfolio

Contribute to iOCO's network technical knowledge base and best practices; Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance

Support pre-activities with network implementation feasibility assessments

• Professional Experience – Minimum 6-8 years in Huawei enterprise network and security implementation and support; Proven experience with large‑scale Huawei enterprise network and security deployments (multiple sites)
• Hands‑on experience with Huawei enterprise networking technologies (switching, routing, wireless, SD‑WAN, security)

• Advanced Network Certifications
• Huawei HCIP (Huawei Certified ICT Professional)
• Huawei HCIE (Huawei Certified Internetwork Expert)
• Industry certifications (CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP‑ENT, Aruba ACMX)
• Network security certifications (CCNP Security, JNCIS‑SEC)

• Data centre networking and fabric technologies (VXLAN, EVPN, leaf‑spine)
• Campus network design and implementation
• Branch networking and SD‑WAN solutions
• Network automation and orchestration (Python, Ansible, REST APIs)
• Network security and zero‑trust architectures

• Deep expertise in enterprise networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN)
• Advanced knowledge of switching technologies (VLANs, STP variants, link aggregation)
• Experience with wireless networking (Wi‑Fi 6 / 7, controller‑based architectures)
• Proficiency in network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, access control)
• Understanding of SD‑WAN and network automation principles

• Experience with Huawei and other network monitoring and management tools
• Advanced Huawei network troubleshooting and packet analysis capabilities

Permanent position

Location: Midrand

If the daily grind makes you wonder if there's more to life than work, get ready to discover a professional journey that embraces excellence without compromise.

You've arrived at iOCO Infrastructure Services (iOCO IS), where we are all about delivering outstanding client experiences through sustainable, innovative IT infrastructure solutions that tackle business challenges head‑on.

Here you get to partner with clients, helping them conquer their business Goliaths while they focus on scaling their empires.

We're a community of skilled professionals with an ambitious spirit dedicated to providing for our clients while finding joy in the process.

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do.

We're talking about brainstorming sessions that sound like TED talks and spontaneous celebrations for achievements, big and small.

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets.

Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.