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Network Operations Engineer

Network Operations Engineer

Elite SearchJohannesburg, South Africa
9 days ago
Job 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 Youll 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 processes

    • If youre a driven Infrastructure Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys working on cutting-edge enterprise networks , wed love to hear from you.

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