Network Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004729/Sam

Date posted:

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a technically proficient and detail-oriented professional to support and maintain their network infrastructure while strictly adhering to governance, security, and procedural frameworks. In this role, you’ll help ensure the performance, reliability, and integrity of a complex network ecosystem, including technologies like PaloAlto firewalls, Mellanox core switches, Arista routers, Cisco Meraki wireless, Saisei internet shaping, and VeloCloud SD-WAN.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Execute network deployment, migration, and upgrades based on design specifications
Install and configure network equipment
Participate in structured rollouts and infrastructure refresh projects
Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and apply firmware updates
Monitor and optimize network performance across switching, routing, and firewalls
Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation
Update diagrams, configurations, and standard procedures
Generate routine reports on network performance and incidents

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of experience supporting enterprise network environments
Strong understanding of IP networking, routing/switching fundamentals, and firewall configuration
Certifications:
- CompTIA Network+ or Security+
- Cisco CCNA Security
- PaloAlto PCNSA
- Vendor-specific (e.g., Arista and Mellanox)
Experience with SD-WAN (VeloCloud preferred)
VOIP fundamentals, including SIP, RTP, and QoS
Exposure to cloud networking (Azure or AWS)
Familiarity with scripting (Python and PowerShell) and network automation
Hands-on with wireless networking (Meraki)
Network performance monitoring and management platforms

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For more information contact:
Samkelisiwe Makhanye
Recruitment Consultant

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