Senior Network Engineer (JHB) - Datafin IT Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng 13 days ago Permanent Salary - Market Related
Senior Network Engineer (JHB)
Datafin IT Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Date Created : 13 days ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related
- Design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure network infrastructure supporting cloud platforms and enterprise software solutions.
- Develop and optimize hybrid cloud network topologies, including private, public, and edge deployments.
- Collaborate with Cloud Architects to align network designs with application and service requirements.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the network, ensuring uptime, performance, and reliability across data centers and distributed environments.
- Monitor network health, conduct capacity planning, and resolve complex network incidents and performance bottlenecks.
- Develop and enforce standard operating procedures and documentation for network changes and incidents.
- Implement robust security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation strategies, to protect cloud and software services.
- Collaborate with the Infrastructure team to address vulnerabilities and secure the network from threats.
- Drive automation of network tasks using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar frameworks to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
- Act as a technical leader and mentor for Junior Engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Cloud Operations, Internal Team leads and Management, to support business objectives.
- Engage with vendors and partners to evaluate new technologies and ensure optimal network performance and cost-efficiency.
- CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, AWS/Azure/GCP Networking Certifications.
- 6+ Years of experience in Network Engineering, with a focus on large-scale, cloud-based environments.
- Proven expertise in managing networks for enterprise-grade cloud platforms and SaaS applications.
- Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
- Hands-on experience with cloud networking using VMware NSX or similar.
- Proficiency with network devices from vendors like Cisco, Juniper and Super Micro.
- Expertise in VPNs, SD-WAN, Load Balancing, Cloud Overlay networks and traffic optimization.
- Strong understanding of IPv4/IPv6, DNS, and DHCP.
- Proficiency in Automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Leadership and mentoring experience.
- Quick learner with a positive attitude.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
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