Senior Network Engineer

Description

• Design implement and maintain scalable secure and high-performing enterprise network infrastructures (LAN WAN WLAN SD-WAN data centre networks).
• Develop network topology diagrams and documentation for current and future network architecture.
• Ensure continuous network availability performance monitoring and system health checks.
• Perform regular maintenance updates and patches on all network devices (routers switches firewalls wireless access points).
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues under time constraints.
• Provide Level 3 support and serve as the escalation point for network-related incidents.
• Implement and manage network security measures including firewalls VPNs IDS / IPS and access controls.
• Ensure network compliance with organizational policies and external regulations
• Lead or support the implementation of network-related projects (e.g. infrastructure upgrades data center migrations office expansions).
• Coordinate with vendors service providers and internal teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network diagrams configurations and operational documentation.
• Prepare technical reports proposals TORs and post-implementation reviews.
• Design and maintain network failover and redundancy systems to support business continuity.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning testing and execution.
• Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions to improve team capability.
• Collaborate with IT leadership cybersecurity teams business units and external vendors to align network services with ARC needs.
• Participate in strategic planning and capacity forecasting.
• Ensure compliance to change management and respond to audit finding

Requirements

Enquiries : Mr Mkhululi Gawula Tel :

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : 15 SEPTEMBER 2025

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by covering letter detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates supporting documents copy of drivers license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.

Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Pretoria

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

EIGRP,Load Balancing,Routing Protocols,Network Engineering,BGP,LAN,Computer Networking,IPsec,OSPF,Cisco ASA,Juniper,MPLS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1