Network Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Network Engineer to join their team in Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our organization's network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of networking principles, security protocols, and system architecture. You will work closely with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure network reliability, security, and performance, with a focus on South African cloud networks and compliance with local regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and implement network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal efficiency.
• Maintain network security by implementing firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and access controls.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support system integration and cloud networking solutions, including South African cloud providers (e.g., Azure South Africa, AWS Africa Region, Google Cloud South Africa, Teraco).
• Perform network capacity planning, upgrades, and scalability assessments.
• Develop and enforce network policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance security and compliance with South African data protection laws (e.g., POPIA).
• Conduct regular network audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Configure and troubleshoot various network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VoIP.
• Document network configurations, topologies, and system changes for future reference.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and IT teams on network-related issues.
• Stay updated with emerging networking technologies, trends, and industry best practices.

• Strong knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VoIP.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing network hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, MikroTik, etc.).
• Experience with firewall security, VPNs, SD-WAN, and network monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with cloud networking solutions, including South African cloud service providers (AWS Africa, Azure South Africa, Google Cloud South Africa, Teraco).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of POPIA and other local data security regulations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.