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The Network Engineer role is responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and documenting the network security infrastructure.

• Relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications, plus appropriate Diploma
• Experience and product-specific training
• 5 Years’ experience
• Willing to work extended hours/shifts
• Willing to travel
• ITIL or Networking certificates (advantageous)
• Administration of Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Access Control (NAC), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure for clients HUB, with a focus on VMware, Cisco, and Microsoft Azure technologies, engaging with 3rd party vendors as required.
• Ensure the network is operating at peak performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to ensure the network meets the organization's needs.
• Implement and maintain network security protocols to protect the organization's data and infrastructure.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and new technologies in network engineering and security.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams, ensuring all configurations are up-to-date and accurate in line with Standard Operating Procedures.

• 5years or more years of technical experience on networking components in terms of architecture, design, implementation testing
• CCIE (or equivalent) certification preferred.
• University Degree in Electrical Engineering, B. Tech or Engineering Diploma
• A Valid Drivers License and own reliable car essential. Able to work under pressure and deadline driven.
• A Willingness to learn and to be a team player.
• Strong Problem solving & analytical skills.
• A keen interest in Strategy and project management with administration skills
• Even tempered and patient nature
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on
• VMware, Cisco, and Microsoft Azure technologies.
• In depth knowledge of network virtualization such as VMware NSX or Cisco ACI
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of network security protocols and best practices.

Senior Network Engineer to provide professional services (on a consultation basis) for Tier 3 level support, primarily focusing on escalation calls for all our Network solutions. These includes, Cisco ACI, Routing and Switching, Local Internet Peering (NapAfrica) and wireless. The resource will also participate in projects and assist with designing, deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting of our network-related solutions.

• Provide professional services (on a consultation basis) for Tier 3 level support for network solutions, including Cisco ACI, Routing and Switching, Local Internet Peering (NapAfrica) and wireless; participate in projects and assist with designing, deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting of network-related solutions.

• Certified CCIE (Data Centre) and Cisco ACI with a minimum of 5 years’ experience with at least three (3) years in Cisco ACI and ACI Network (CCIE Routing and Switching as an added advantage).

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Overview

Logicalis is an international multi-skilled solution provider delivering digital enablement services to help customers harness digital technology and innovative services to deliver business outcomes. Our customers span multiple industries and regions, focusing on financial services, TMT (telecommunications, media and technology), education, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing and professional services. We apply the skills of our employees in modernising key digital pillars: data centre and cloud services, security and network infrastructure, workspace communications and collaboration, data and information strategies, and IT operation modernisation. We work with leading technology partners including Cisco, HPE, IBM, CA Technologies, NetApp, Microsoft, Oracle, VMware and ServiceNow.

Logicalis employees are innovative, smart, entrepreneurial and customer-centric, with a shared ambition of making Logicalis the world’s leading IT solutions provider. We offer fast decision-making, opportunities for personal development, and a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Join us and become a part of something epic!

Role Purpose

The Logicalis South Africa (LSA) Networks Team ensures smooth running of our customer’s network environments, maintaining LAN and WAN availability at a high level. This is achieved by performing routine maintenance and implementing best practices on routers, switches, access points, wireless LAN controllers, and firewalls.

As part of the Networks team, you will work on incidents, problems and changes, adhering to ITIL principles. You may support a 24/7 shift team on standby rotation and may work on a staggered shift schedule to cover offshore customers in different time zones. You will collaborate with Project, Transition, and Service Delivery management teams to assist in the smooth transition and acceptance of new customers and technologies into support. You are expected to solve complex problems, think broadly to identify solutions, interpret issues, and recommend best practices. You will work independently with guidance only in the most complex situations, and may lead function teams or projects and serve as a best practices/quality resource, mentoring less experienced engineers.

• Design, implement, and maintain network environments.
• Day-to-day support of customer network environments.
• Project and support work on Cisco network environments.
• Troubleshoot high-level technical faults and update clients/stakeholders on progress.
• Regularly update ticketing systems (Service Now / Autotask) with quality notes.
• Perform project-related duties for new and changing infrastructure deployments.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers with technical escalations and upskilling.
• Provide input to customer-facing Technical Incident Reports.
• Capture repeat faults and perform root cause analysis.
• Proactively identify fault trends.
• Work to industry-standard project methodologies.
• Develop and maintain low-level and high-level designs.
• Develop and test operability and supportability for new migrations.
• Develop peer relationships with key suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader on continual improvement programs.
• Provide technical expertise to the Team Leader and assist with skills evaluation of other engineers.
• Work with other departments to understand and share technical strategy.
• Complete customer Change Requests, perform impact and risk analyses, and implement out-of-hours if required.
• Provide technical consultancy to areas of the business to ensure integrity, performance, and support of new opportunities that involve support.
• Find technical solutions that are practical and commercially viable for new products.
• Lead Engineer role for some clients for support and projects where required.
• Stay up to date and accredited with current technologies.

• National High School Senior Certificate (or equivalent)
• Graduate or qualified by experience
• Cisco CCNP - mandatory
• Cisco CCIE - preferred, but not mandatory
• ITIL v3 Foundation - preferred, but not mandatory

• Minimum 10 years of general IT support experience.
• Minimum 8 years of dedicated networking/security experience.
• Expert in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting routing, switching, security, and wireless.
• Expert in designing, configuring and troubleshooting MPLS and/or SD-WAN.
• Deep knowledge of troubleshooting network environments.
• Experience in managing major incidents in collaboration with Major Incident Management (MIM).
• Experience with Change Management.
• Extensive experience with and knowledge of trace analysis, Wireshark and packet capture.
• Experience in managing a Data Centre.
• Extensive experience in putting together effort costs for project work.

• A high command of the English language both written and verbal is essential.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Good communicator with the user environment.
• Ability to work in a busy and high-pressure environment and deal with high-impact incidents, problems, and changes.
• A structured and organized approach to complex problem solving.
• Numerate and literate with attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to gather and interpret data to identify issues and opportunities.
• Good listener and the ability to communicate technical issues to varied audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a service-oriented mindset.
• Team player, but able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and confident with clear purpose and commitment.
• Ability to train users effectively.
• Code B driving license and own transport.

Disclaimer

Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Employment Equity (EE) and Affirmative Action (AA) measures to redress employment disadvantages experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with Logicalis SA’s Employment Equity plans.

Network Engineer (Remote South Africa)

Experience: Minimum 5 years

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with strong expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performing network environments. You will work with industry-leading technologies to ensure optimal network performance, reliability, and securityall while working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain secure and efficient network infrastructure.
• Manage and optimize Palo Alto and Cisco network devices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Implement network changes, upgrades, and security measures in line with best practices.
• Monitor network performance and proactively address potential bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of network systems.
• Maintain documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering.
• Palo Alto and Cisco networking experience (essential).
• CCNA certification with proven applied expertise.
• Solid understanding of routing, switching, and firewall configuration.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with network security protocols and best practices.

Nice to Have

• Additional Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE).
• Experience with other firewall technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure).

Duration: 12 months

Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town

The incumbent will be the technical expert that implement changes to the IP Network. Assist with IP/MPLS Architecture and Planning of International IP Networks. The incumbent would be required to stay up to date with the latest technology evolution in IP networking domain. Design and implement robust solutions, taking design best practice frameworks into consideration. Work with various Subject Matter Experts in developing and implementing robust and innovative solutions.

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure for the company, with a focus on VMware, Cisco, and Microsoft Azure technologies, engaging with 3rd party vendors as required.
• Ensure the network is operating at peak performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to ensure the network meets the organization's needs.
• Implement and maintain network security protocols to protect the organization's data and infrastructure.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and new technologies in network engineering and security.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams, ensuring all configurations are up-to-date and accurate in line with Standard Operating Procedures.

• 5 years or more years of technical experience in networking components in terms of architecture, design, implementation testing.
• CCIE (or equivalent) certification preferred.
• University Degree in Electrical Engineering, B. Tech or Engineering Diploma.
• A Valid Driver's License and own reliable car essential.
• Able to work under pressure and deadline driven.
• A Willingness to learn and to be a team player.
• Strong problem solving & analytical skills.
• A keen interest in Strategy and project management with administration skills.
• Even tempered and patient nature; configurations are up-to-date and accurate in line with SOPs.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on VMware, Cisco, and Microsoft Azure technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of network virtualization such as VMware NSX or Cisco ACI.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of network security protocols and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a high-paced environment.

• Deep knowledge of Internet and IP/MPLS Network technology.
• Broad and deep technical knowledge of: MPLS (LDP, RSVP, fast reroute, Segment Routing), BGP, ISIS, OSPF, Ethernet (QoS & OAM), L2 & L3 VPNs, IP-QoS, BNGs, IP Multicast, PPP, L2TP, 3rd Party Ethernet & broadband access products, MEF services (E-LAN, E-tree, E-Line), Internet peering & transit, RIPE, IPv6 and NFV.
• Knowledge in IP/MPLS technologies and services.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Security best practice awareness across service provider IP/MPLS domains.
• Familiar with Traffic and KPI indicators on IP/MPLS Networks; demonstrated thought leadership into emerging technologies.
• Understanding of key IP/MPLS operational and design requirements.
• Background on hardware and software characteristics and lifecycle; in-depth understanding of features and how they work in a real environment.
• Familiar with Traffic and KPI indicators on IP Networks.
• Experience in Firewall Configuration.

It’s not just IT solutions, It’s IT global know-how! Logicalis is an international multi-skilled solution provider providing digital enablement services to help customers harness digital technology and innovative services to deliver powerful business outcomes.

Our customers span industries and geographical regions; and our focus is to engage in the dynamics of our customers’ vertical markets; including financial services, TMT (telecommunications, media and technology), education, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing and professional services, and apply the skills of our 4,500 employees in modernising key digital pillars; data centre and cloud services, security and network infrastructure, workspace communications and collaboration, data and information strategies, and IT operation modernisation. We are the advocates for our customers for some of the world’s leading technology companies including Cisco, HPE, IBM, CA Technologies, NetApp, Microsoft, Oracle, VMware and ServiceNow

Logicalis employees are innovative, smart, entrepreneurial and customer centric, with a shared ambition of making Logicalis the worlds leading IT Solutions provider!

We offer speedy decision-making, opportunities for personal development, and a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates our diversity.

Join us and become a part of something epic!

ROLE PURPOSE

The Logicalis South Africa (LSA) Networks Team has responsibilities focused on the smooth running of our customer’s network environments, ensuring LAN and WAN availability is maintained at the highest level. This is achieved by performing routine maintenance and implementing best practices on routers, switches, access points, wireless LAN controllers, and firewalls.

As a part of the Networks team, you will be responsible for working on incidents, problems, and changes, always adhering to ITIL principles. You will also be required to support a 24/7 Shift Team out of hours as needed on standby rotation. You might be required to work on a staggered shift schedule to cover support for offshore customers in different time zones. You will work alongside Project, Transition, and Service Delivery management teams to assist in the smooth transition and acceptance of new customers and technologies into support.

As a Specialist in the team, you are expected to solve complex problems, take a broad perspective to identify solutions, interpret internal or external issues & recommend solutions/best practices. You are expected to work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. You may lead function teams or projects and serve as a best practices/quality resource, & subsequently train/mentor less experienced engineers.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and maintain Network environments.
• Day-to-day support of our customer’s Network environments.
• Ability to perform both project and support work on the Cisco Networks environments.
• Troubleshooting high-level technical faults and updating clients and stakeholders on progress.
• Regularly update Logicalis ticketing system Service Now / Autotask with quality notes.
• Perform project-related duties for new & changing infrastructure deployments required by clients.
• Assisting, mentoring, and training less experienced engineers with technical escalations and upskilling.
• Providing input to customer-facing Technical Incident Reports.
• Capturing repeat faults and undertaking root cause analysis.
• Proactive identification of fault trends.
• Working to industry-standard project methodologies.
• Development & maintenance of low-level and high-level designs.
• Development & testing of operability and supportability for new migrations.
• Development of peer relationships with key suppliers.
• Working closely with the Team Leader (TL) on continual improvement programs.
• Provide technical expertise to TL and assist with technical skills evaluation of other engineers.
• Work with the other departments to understand and share technical strategy.
• Complete customer Change Requests, impact & risk analysis, and implement out-of-hours if required.
• Provide technical consultancy to all other areas of the business to ensure the integrity, performance, and support of new opportunities that involve support.
• Find technical solutions to problems where necessary and practical, without compromising the commercial viability of a new product.
• Where required perform the ‘Lead Engineer’ role for some of LSA’s clients for support and projects.
• To stay up to date and accredited with the current technologies.
• Capturing repeat faults and undertaking root cause analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• National High School Senior Certificate (or equivalent)
• Graduate or qualified by experience.
• Cisco CCIE - preferred, but not mandatory
• ITIL v3 Foundation - preferred, but not mandatory

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years of general IT support experience.
• Minimum 8 years of dedicated networking/security experience.
• Expert in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting, routing, switching, security, and wireless.
• Expert in designing configuring and troubleshooting MPLS and/or SD-WAN
• Deep in-depth knowledge of troubleshooting network environments.
• Experience in managing major incidents in collaboration with Major Incident Management (MIM)
• Experience with Change Management.
• Extensive experience with and knowledge of trace analysis, Wireshark & packet capture.
• Experiencing in managing a Data Centre.
• Extensive experience in putting together effort costs for project work.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS:

• A high command of the English language both written and verbal is essential.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Good communicator with the user environment.
• Ability to work in a very busy and highly pressurized environment and deal with high-impact, high-profile incidents, problems, and changes.
• A structured and organized approach to complex problem determination and solving.
• Numerate and literate with an eye for detail.
• Punctuality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities with promptness, efficiency, and ease.
• Possess proficient analytical and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated capacity for gathering and scrutinizing data to identify issues, opportunities, and patterns.
• A good listener, with the ability to communicate technical issues and resolutions to people of varying technical levels.
• Proficient relationship-building skills – predict customer behaviour and respond accordingly.
• A strong service-oriented (‘can-do’) culture, with a strong focus on the ‘internal customer’ approach, committed to exceeding customer expectations.
• Dynamic but aware of the views and feelings of others.
• Professional & diligent team player but able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and confident.
• Demonstrate clear purpose, enthusiasm, and commitment.
• Ability to train users effectively.
• Code B driving license (or code that includes B) and own transport.

Disclaimer : Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Employment Equity (EE) and Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with Logicalis SA’s Employment Equity plans

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