Senior Network Design Engineer – Permanent – Johannesburg – Hybrid – Up to R1.6mil per annum.

Overview:

The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in networking technologies, cybersecurity best practices, and a deep understanding of IT platforms and business principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage complex network infrastructure services and applications, including Networking, Security, DNS, TCP/IP, Active Directory, and Linux.
• Ensure network stability and efficiency by working with various protocols and technologies such as BGP, OSPF, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
• Apply cybersecurity best practices, including the implementation of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, encryption, and access control mechanisms.
• Analyze network data to identify trends, optimize performance, and support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network solutions with business objectives and industry trends.
• Stay abreast of international standards for professional practice, ensuring the network infrastructure meets or exceeds these benchmarks.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of infrastructure software services and applications, including but not limited to Networking, Security, DNS, TCP/IP, Active Directory, and Linux.
• Proficiency in a wide range of protocols and technologies, such as BGP, OSPF, and SDN.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, encryption, and access control.
• Experience with various IT platforms and a solid grasp of business principles.
• Demonstrated ability in data analysis and making informed decisions based on industry trends.
• Familiarity with international standards for professional practice in network design and implementation.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and innovative work environment.
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a highly skilled team.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility with 5 days required in the office per month.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.

Reference Number for this position is DB58797 which is a Permanent position offering a cost to company salary negotiable between R1.2mil to R1.6mil per annum.