Senior Network Engineer - Staff Solutions

Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth 18 hours ago Permanent Salary - Market Related

Senior Network Engineer

Staff Solutions
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth
Date Created : 18 hours ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related

Our Client in the IT Industry has a new vacancy for a Senior Network Engineer, based in Port Elizabeth
 
Skills
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Key Responsibilities
 
Network Operations
  • Manage senior network support, including escalations and complex troubleshooting
  • Ensure network reliability across diverse environments
VoIP & Telephony
  • Monitor VoIP systems (physical & virtual) using dashboards and alerts
  • Conduct call quality investigations and performance optimisation
  • Support provisioning, automation, and system maintenance
  • Contribute to R&D initiatives (e.g., codec optimisation, system enhancements)
  • Manage VPN technologies (e.g., WireGuard)
Problem Management & Escalations
  • Lead investigations into recurring issues and trends
  • Support escalation overflow and high-priority incidents
  • Step in to oversee Tier 1 operations when required
Projects & Leadership
  • Act as a key technical resource on large-scale projects
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers
  • Contribute to automation and infrastructure innovation initiatives
Security & Networking
  • Configure and manage next-gen firewalls and network security solutions
  • Support large on-premises client environments (enterprise scale) 
Ticket Management
  • Own and drive ticket resolution with a strong focus on SLAs and quality
Technical Knowledge
  • Strong experience in VoIP systems and troubleshooting
  • Solid understanding of networking principles and infrastructure
  • Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network security
  • Ability to handle escalations and complex technical investigations
  • A proactive mindset with an interest in automation and optimisation
  • Strong communication skills and ability to support/mentor junior team members
  • Experience with Linux servers and Docker environments is a nice-to-have

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