We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Specialist to join our team, with proven expertise in network design, administration, and architecture. The role requires strong technical proficiency in access networking technologies, routers, firewalls. Excellent communication and customer interaction abilities are required, alongside strong collaboration skills to support teamwork and achieve shared goals. The position also requires physical capability for tasks such as hardware installation and the ability to travel with a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

What you'll do:

• Solid background in network design, administration, implementation and architecture.
• Familiarity with access control models and network security.
• Evaluate designs to determine the most efficient and effective solution.
• Experience in selecting, design engineering, solution engineering, project engineering, integrating, and implementing multi-vendor network architecture and related technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of access networking technologies, routers & firewalls, VPN, ZTNA, and SDWAN solutions, Quality of Service, subnetting, etc.
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting routers, firewalls, switches, and wireless (able to build configurations and solutions that conform to standards without guidance).
• Demonstrated skills in developing a technology plan including technical strategy and direction as well as the related business case for the use of that technology.
• Essential skills include expertise in network protocols, security best practices, and problem-solving.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including diagrams and configurations.
• Identifying and resolving network connectivity issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Strong root cause analyses and report writing.
• Strong routing protocol knowledge especially BGP.
• PCI-DSS and ISO 27001 knowledge.
• Python and scripting experience.
• Knowledge of cloud networking concepts.

Your Expertise:

• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in network device configuration and troubleshooting
• English - Can converse and has the necessary email skills
• Excellent Customer Interaction with clear, concise, and effective communication skills
• Effectively collaborate with the team to achieve common goals
• Identify and resolve issues effectively.

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate/ Matric/ N3/ Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in Information systems/Computer science
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Aruba (ACSP/ACMP/ACP-Campus Access)/Fortinet NSE7/JNCIA-Design
• Current Cisco/Juniper/HPE Network/HUAWEI Professional certification (e.g., CCNP, CCDP, JNCIP)

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent position
• Location: Pretoria
• Physical Demands: Long sitting, Rack and stack of hardware equipment, Bending and walking
• Travel: Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.