Somerset West: Senior Network Engineer posted by Ello Technology (Pty) Ltd

Were Hiring: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Cape Town / Remote / Onsite (as required)

Company: Ello Technology

At Ello Technology, were redefining managed IT services through innovation, reliability, and people-first values. Were looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our S2 Unit the team responsible for high-performance networking, firewall, WiFi, and internet services across our client base.

This is a hands-on technical role with leadership responsibility, where youll be driving excellence in network stability, security, and client satisfaction.

What Youll Do

• Lead and mentor network engineers, fostering growth and ensuring SLA-driven service delivery.
• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, WiFi, firewalls, internet).
• Manage and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and access points (MikroTik, Cisco, FortiGate, Ubiquiti).
• Oversee uptime, redundancy, and disaster recovery aiming for 99.9%+ network availability.
• Enforce security best practices and compliance standards across all environments.
• Collaborate with ISPs, vendors, and internal teams to resolve escalations and optimize performance.
• Guarantee world-class customer satisfaction with proactive, reliable service delivery.

What Were Looking For

• 5+ years experience in network engineering, with proven leadership or mentoring exposure.
• Strong technical expertise in TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, routing protocols, and firewall technologies.
• Hands-on experience with MikroTik, Fortinet, Cisco, and Ubiquiti solutions.
• Proficiency in monitoring/diagnostic tools (e.g., LibreNMS, FortiCloud, UniFi Controller).
• Certifications such as Fortinet Network Security Expert, FortiGate Administrator, CompTIA Network+/Security+ are a strong advantage.
• Excellent documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Why Join Ello Technology?

• Work within a decentralized, agile team that values collaboration and accountability.
• Take ownership of impactful projects that directly influence client success.
• Continuous development through training, certifications, and growth opportunities.
• Be part of a people-first culture that thrives on integrity, innovation, and performance.

If youre a networking expert ready to take the next step in leadership while staying close to the tech you love, wed love to hear from you. Email: *****@*****.co.za