Network Systems Engineer

Network Systems Engineer (Stellenbosch based)

The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance of all network systems. This is a Hybrid position – the successful candidate will spend 3 days a week in the Stellenbosch Office, so must reside in or near the Office.

The successful candidate must have a Driver’s License and own transport.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Setting up and managing all network related systems required to meet the organizational objectives, including installing, configuring, supporting, and maintaining.
• Responsible for providing the network automation tools required to scale network operations.
• Keep track of network related systems and integrations by maintaining accurate documentation and diagrams.
• Work with the technology, operations, and business systems teams to ensure cross-functional compatibility, integration, and scaling of all network systems.
• Responsible for the adoption of network systems and automation tools.
• Continuously review existing systems output and performance and make incremental changes to improve and scale.
• Using the design and framework plan, build the systems accordingly and measure against the short- and medium-term goals.
• Identify and build network systems that drive service provisioning and automation, reducing the total cost of ownership.
• Work with network architects, network engineering, network monitoring, and transmission teams as the systems specialist, ensuring the correct systems and strategies are used.
• Work with end-users to identify and implement improvements.
• Manage suppliers and vendors to ensure the exact needs are met for all network related systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network systems, hardware, and software issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• In a test-lab environment, test and evaluate new systems and self-build systems to ensure the full technology stack remains up to date and relevant.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Professional certifications: CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, or RHCE.
• Industry-related qualifications in networks, systems, or security.
• Deep understanding of networking and network design principles.
• Minimum 3 years in deploying and administrating IT or network management systems.
• Experience in the following network systems is advantageous: ACS platforms, Zabbix, Greylog, The Dude, Ansible, Splunk, AWS hosting platforms, Proxmox, and Grafana.
• Advanced experience on the Linux operating system and server environments.
• Skilled in Database design and implementation for high availability environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Package & Remuneration

Market related, competitive salary.

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