Team Lead : Network Engineer

Overview

Position Summary

Industry : IT & Internet

Job category : Network Administration and Security

Location : Randburg

Contract : Permanent

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : Yes

Introduction

Tracker is seeking an individual to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure that supports the organization's current and future business objectives. This includes providing technical leadership, fostering operational excellence, aligning network strategy with business goals, and ensuring team development, system reliability, and compliance with security and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure and resilient network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi).
• Ensure high availability and performance of all critical network services.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to network engineers.
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Plan and allocate tasks effectively to meet project and operational objectives.
• Oversee resolution of network incidents, outages, and performance issues.
• Ensure adherence to SLAs and effective communication during incidents.
• Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewall rules, segmentation, and access control.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities, ensure patching, and support audits.
• Monitor the security of the organization’s network from threats originating from inside and outside the organization.
• Track and report on network performance metrics, uptime, and incident trends.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost optimization.
• Provide regular updates to IT leadership on network health, risks, and project progress.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network topology, configuration, and assets.
• Evaluate and approve network design changes and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS).

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