Senior Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer with over 10 years of hands-on experience in network device configuration, troubleshooting, and architecture. This role requires strong expertise in designing, engineering, and implementing Cisco network solutions, as well as deep knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, access networking, routers, switches, and wireless technologies. Excellent communication, customer interaction, and collaboration skills are essential for success in this position.

What you'll do:

• Solid background in network administration and architecture.
• Familiarity with access control models and network security.
• Evaluate designs to determine the most efficient and effective solution.
• Experience in selecting, design engineering, solution engineering, project engineering, integrating, and implementing Cisco network architecture and related technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of access networking technologies, routers & firewalls, VPN solutions, Quality of Service, subnetting, etc.
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting routers, firewalls, switches, and wireless (able to build configurations and solutions that conform to standards without guidance).
• Demonstrated skills in developing a technology plan including technical strategy and direction as well as the related business case for the use of that technology.

Your Expertise:

• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in network device configuration and troubleshooting
• English - Can converse and has the necessary email skills
• Excellent Customer Interaction with clear, concise, and effective communication skills
• Effectively collaborate with the team to achieve common goals
• Identify and resolve issues effectively.

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate/ Matric/ N3/ Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in a related discipline
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Aruba (ACSP/ACMP/ACP-Campus Access)/Fortinet NSE7 – Must
• Current Cisco Professional certification (e.g., CCNP, CCDP)