Network Specialist

Recruiter:

Data Centrix

Job Ref:

JHB007118/MS

Date posted:

Monday, March 9, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Datacentrix is looking for a skilled Network Specialist to join our team in KZN, Focus on the maintenance of customer ICT networks as part of IT Managed Services offerings provided to Datacentrix customers. Support functions extend from testing and troubleshooting problems to regular maintenance.

POSITION INFO:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and management of networking infrastructure and capability (hardware and software solutions).
Analyzes and solves common and complex network problems through reasoning, troubleshooting, and innovative thinking.
Develops and maintains professional working relationships with clients and client end-users in support of the Service Delivery Manager.
Liaises with 3rd party vendors to resolve escalated incidents, problems, and queries.
Maintains service and quality levels in accordance with company business standards, processes, and procedures.
Creates and updates documentation related to installation procedures and troubleshooting of network incidents.
Communicates (orally or in writing) feedback and technical information to all levels of end-users and customer IT management.
Punctual, disciplined, and dedicated to effectively executing job requirements while adhering to internal and external HR and IT policies.
Experience with Fortigate, Sophos, Cisco Voice certification or equivalent,
At least 5+ years’ experience delivering Network Security Services in a customer-facing environment,
CCNA / CCNP or equivalent certification,
Switching and layer 2 mastery – VLANS, VTP, Spanning tree, Routing protocols – OSPF, EIGRP, BGP,
Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Matric Essential
Experience with Fortigate, Sophos, Cisco Voice certification or equivalent
5+ years’ Experience with wireless solutions and support.
5+ years’ Experience with HPE Aruba Networking
ITIL v3 Foundation minimum

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