Senior Network Engineer Level 3

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Isando is looking for a L3 Senior Network Engineer who bridges the gap between Engineering and Architecture, ensuring the resilience, compliance, and future-readiness of enterprise networking, with clear progression into the Network Architect role (enterprise-level strategy and design authority). The role provides expert-level support across RUN (stability and resilience of the network estate), GROW (advanced optimisation, automation, and integration), and TRANSFORM (strategic network modernisation, SDN, cloud and hybrid connectivity programmes).

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications & Experience Required: Matric plus NQF Level 7 Qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Network Engineering or related field Professional-level certification (Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP, or equivalent ) ITIL Foundation certification Valid Driver's License. Expert-level certifications (Cisco CCIE, Fortinet NSE 8, etc.) - advantageous Cloud networking certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Expert) - advantageous Cybersecurity certifications relevant to networking (e.g., CISSP, CCSP) - advantageous 7-9 Years in enterprise network engineering roles At least 3+ years in a senior or advanced capacity Proven track record in WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN, and firewall implementations at enterprise scale Experience integrating networks with cloud and hybrid environments Proven track record in designing and delivering enterprise-scale network solutions Experience with WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN, and hybrid cloud networking at scale. Key Deliverables: Advanced Network Design and Implementation Lead design and implementation of enterprise-scale networks Architect resilient, secure, and scalable network solutions Ensure integration with cloud and hybrid environments. Escalation and Advanced Troubleshooting Act as a third-line escalation for critical incidents Lead root cause analysis and systemic improvements Coordinate with vendors for complex fault resolution. Security and Compliance Partner with Cybersecurity to enforce enterprise security controls Implement segmentation, IDS\/IPS, and zero-trust networking Ensure compliance with regulations (POPIA, GDPR, ISO27001) Maintain audit trails, logs, and reports for security and compliance purposes. Optimisation and Innovation Analyse trends and recommend automation or SDN approaches Drive efficiency improvements in performance, monitoring, and costs Evaluate and test new network technologies Drive efficiency through proactive monitoring, predictive analytics, and capacity planning. Project and Transformation Lead the network workstreams of GROW\/TRANSFORM initiatives Provide technical expertise to enterprise architecture forums Mentor Level 1-2 Engineers and build team capability. Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing Mentor and coach Engineers (L1-L2) to build team capability Produce technical documentation, playbooks, and best practice guides Build knowledge base content to support operational teams Identify recurring issues and suggest service improvements for best practices Actively engage in training programmes, mentorships, and peer learning activities.

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