Senior Network Engineer

SUMMARY:
Role: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Centurion - role will be hybrid after the first 4-6 months (depending on how quickly your training on the systems go)

Our client is a leading ICT company who are dedicated to providing innovative ICT solutions to their clients. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer with a strong background in network security to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in implementing and maintaining complex network infrastructures while also contributing to strategic network architecture decisions. You must be a SA citizen to apply for this role.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications / Certifications required:

• CCNP or HCIP or JNCIP: Routing and switching
• Security - NSE 4 and up (not essential to have cert but must be able to work at NSE 4 level)

• Plan and execute the deployment of network equipment including routers, switchers, firewalls load balancers (load balancers ideal)
• Routing and Switching: Advanced skills in configuring (from scratch) and managing routers and switches from major vendors (Cisco, Juniper, etc.). Ability to optimize routing tables, implement QoS policies, and ensure efficient traffic routing

• Troubleshoot escalated issues
• Solid knowledge of Network protocols and Technologies such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, and SNMP
• Good knowledge and understanding of dynamic routing protocols especially BGP
• Familiarity with IPv6 and the ability to transition from IPv4 to IPv6 (IPv6 is next generation)
• Internet Protocol (IP) address standard
• Expertise in VPN technologies including IPsec, SSL/TLS, and GRE
• Network design/ architecture would be a plus but not essential
• Network automation/scripting would be a plus

• Network Security: Proficiency in network security principles and best practices.
• Proven experience in configuring (from scratch) and deploying Firewalls such as FortiGate or other firewalls such as Sophos or Sonic wall (or others).
• Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and access control lists is essential
• Maintenance and support including troubleshooting escalated issues