Proactive Network Engineer

Recruiter:

Call Centre Staffing

Job Ref:

CPT001875/FK

Date posted:

Monday, August 4, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R25 000

SUMMARY:
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled Proactive Network Engineer to join a dynamic IT services team. This role is centered around maintaining, patching, and optimising clients’ network infrastructure to ensure security, stability, and performance.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for automation, strong knowledge of Cisco and FortiGate systems, and a proactive mindset when it comes to network maintenance. You’ll be expected to manage firmware updates, configuration roll outs, and implement changes across multiple vendors while minimising disruption.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Apply firmware updates and security patches for Cisco, FortiGate, Juniper, and other key network devices.
Conduct testing and validation before updates are deployed in live environments.
Create and maintain scripts and automation workflows using Ansible and Python.
Ensure best practices for mass configuration changes and network optimisation are followed.

What You will Need:
Certifications (preferred or in progress):

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

Technical Skills:

Strong experience with patching and maintaining Cisco, FortiGate, and Juniper devices.
Deep understanding of firewall policies, access control, and network security.
Familiarity with BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and other routing/switching protocols.
Experience with network automation tools like Ansible and Python.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to work independently and proactively.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Bonus Experience:

Background in enterprise or managed service provider (MSP) environments.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with SIEM tools and network monitoring solutions.

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