Johannesburg: Network Engineer posted by Flink Recruitment
Posted on 2025-04-30 00:00:00
| Employer | Flink Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Category | Other IT/Computer |
| Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg |
Job Summary
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our organization’s network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of networking principles, security protocols, and system architecture. You will work closely with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure network reliability, security, and performance, with a focus on South African cloud networks and compliance with local regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and implement network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks.
- Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal efficiency.
- Maintain network security by implementing firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and access controls.
- Collaborate with IT teams to support system integration and cloud networking solutions, including South African cloud providers (e.g., Azure South Africa, AWS Africa Region, Google Cloud South Africa, Teraco).
- Perform network capacity planning, upgrades, and scalability assessments.
- Develop and enforce network policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance security and compliance with South African data protection laws (e.g., POPIA).
- Conduct regular network audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
- Configure and troubleshoot various network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VoIP.
- Document network configurations, topologies, and system changes for future reference.
- Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and IT teams on network-related issues.
- Stay updated with emerging networking technologies, trends, and industry best practices.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in network engineering, administration, or a similar role.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VoIP.
- Proficiency in configuring and managing network hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, MikroTik, etc.).
- Experience with firewall security, VPNs, SD-WAN, and network monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with cloud networking solutions, including South African cloud service providers (AWS Africa, Azure South Africa, Google Cloud South Africa, Teraco).
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Understanding of POPIA and other local data security regulations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Certification:
CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent certification (preferred but not required).
Other:
Ability to work on-call and respond to network incidents when required.
Employment Details
Employment Type:
Permanent Employment
Industry:
Technology Companies
Work space preference:
Work Onsite
Ideal work province:
N/A
Ideal work city:
N/A
Salary bracket:
R 35,000 – R 40,000
Drivers License:
CODE B (Car)
Own car needed:
Yes
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