Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Requirements:

Experience:

• 7-10 years of proven experience as a Network Engineer, with a strong focus on Cisco, Fortinet, and Aruba technologies.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls.
• In-depth experience with Fortinet firewall systems and security solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Aruba wireless technologies, including configuration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.) and advanced routing and switching.
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities, particularly in guiding junior engineers.

Other Requirements:

• Availability to work on-site in Johannesburg.
• Willingness to be on-call for critical network support and incident resolution.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Design and Implementation

• Design, configure, and implement complex network solutions using Cisco, Fortinet, and Aruba technologies.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects to ensure optimal performance and scalability.

Network Security Management

• Implement and maintain advanced security protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) using Fortinet technologies.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring the network infrastructure is secure and compliant with organisational policies.

Troubleshooting and Support

• Provide 3rd level support and troubleshooting for network incidents, including routing, switching, and wireless issues.
• Collaborate with the IT team to resolve complex network problems and ensure minimal downtime.

Network Optimisation and Monitoring

• Proactively monitor network performance using various tools to identify potential issues and ensure optimal performance.
• Analyse network traffic and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, reliability, and security.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Generate regular performance reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.

Collaboration and Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide junior network engineers, providing technical expertise and leadership.
• Work closely with other departments, vendors, and stakeholders to coordinate and execute network projects.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies for network infrastructure.
• Ensure network redundancy and business continuity plans are in place and regularly tested.

Vendor and Technology Management

• Manage relationships with network vendors (Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba) and ensure equipment is up-to-date and compliant with the latest standards.
• Evaluate new networking technologies and provide strategic recommendations to enhance the organisation’s network infrastructure.

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.