Network Systems Engineer Stellenbosch - Hybrid Position

Network Systems Engineer (Stellenbosch based)

The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance of all network systems.

This includes provisioning new systems to meet the network teams' business goals. This is a Hybrid position – the successful candidate will spend 3 days a week in the Stellenbosch Office, so must reside in or near the Office. The successful candidate must have a Driver's License and own transport.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Setting up and managing all network-related systems required to meet the organizational objectives, including installing, configuring, supporting, and maintaining.
2. Providing the network automation tools required to scale network operations.
3. Keeping track of network-related systems and integrations by maintaining accurate documentation and diagrams.
4. Working with the technology, operations, and business systems teams to ensure cross-functional compatibility, integration, and scaling of all network systems.
5. Adopting network systems and automation tools.
6. Continuously reviewing existing systems output and performance and making incremental changes to improve and scale.
7. Identifying and building network systems that drive service provisioning and automation, bringing down the total cost of ownership.
8. Working with network architects, network engineering, network monitoring, and transmission teams as the systems specialist, ensuring the correct systems and strategies are used.
9. Working with the end-users of the system to identify and implement improvements.
10. Managing suppliers and vendors to ensure the exact needs are met for all network-related systems.
11. Troubleshooting and resolving network systems, hardware, and software issues in a timely and efficient manner.
12. In a test-lab environment, testing and evaluating new systems and self-built systems to ensure the full technology stack remains up to date and relevant.

Desired Experience & Qualification

1. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
2. Professional certifications: CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, or RHCE.
3. Industry-related qualifications in networks, systems, or security.
4. Deep understanding of networking and network design principles.
5. Minimum 3 years in deploying and administrating IT or network management systems.
6. Experience in the following network systems is advantageous: ACS platforms, Zabbix, Greylog, The Dude, Ansible, Splunk, AWS hosting platforms, Proxmox, and Grafana.
7. Advanced experience on the Linux operating system and server environments.
8. Skilled in Database design and implementation for high availability environments.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Package & Remuneration

Market related, competitive salary.