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Network Operations Engineer

Executive Placements
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Key Responsibilities

Deliver advanced technical support across routers, switches, firewalls, APN services, and wireless access points. Lead network troubleshooting, voice patching, and change management in line with ITIL and best practice frameworks. Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and clients to translate business needs into effective technical solutions. Maintain and enhance technical documentation and operational procedures. Act as a senior escalation point, providing mentorship and leadership within the team. Ensure regulatory and security compliance (ICASA, POPIA, and related standards). Drive continuous improvement and stay ahead of emerging technologies within the telecoms and infrastructure landscape.

Skills & Experience

5 - 7 years relevant experience Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, STP). Strong background in network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, threat mitigation). Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet technologies. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex environments (IP, voice, cloud, SD-WAN, hybrid). Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Leadership mindset with mentoring experience and a passion for operational excellence. Bonus: Experience with APN, RADIUS, and automation scripting.

Qualifications (Advantageous)

CCNP / CCIE, JNCIA / JNCIP, ITIL Foundation Certifications in Security (CISSP, Fortinet NSE) or Cloud Networking (Veeam, VMware)

What Youâ??ll Deliver

Reliable, high-availability network and hosting environments SLA-aligned incident resolution and service delivery Clear documentation and knowledge sharing within the team Continuous improvement of network performance and processesIf youâ??re a driven Infrastructure Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys working on cutting-edge enterprise networks, weâ??d love to hear from you.
19 Dec 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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