We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer based at our head office in Sandton to join our IT team,
The successful candidate must be able to design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks.
Essential Functions
- Review client requirements and collaborate with other IT engineers to define the optimal networking solutions in accordance with organizational policies.
- Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks.
- Assist with configuration of firewalls for usage, manage their day-to-day operations and perform regular maintenance through upgrades and patches to ensure optimal performance, maximize network efficiency and security.
- Assist with performing quarterly firewall health checks removing unnecessary rules, interfaces, etc. and optimizing rules where possible.
- Assist with the installation, configuration, support and maintenance of network equipment across the LAN, WLAN, WAN and SD-WAN, both wired and wireless.
- Participate in cross-functional troubleshooting support for internal network fault investigations.
- Liaise with network service providers and vendors, ensuring service level agreements are met and organizational policies and principles adhered to.
- Maximize network performance through ongoing monitoring and optimization.
- Ensure supporting documentation and diagrams remain up to date.
- Ensure all network equipment is sufficiently secured (logically and physically), so that no unauthorized access can be gained.
- Provide monthly reporting as required.
Essential Qualifications:
- BSC / IT Degree
- Cisco Meraki Preferred
- LAN Management
- WAN & SD WAN Management
- WIFI Management
- NAC Zero Trust
- Firewall Management
- Cisco Certified
Technical Skills:
- Good understanding of network architecture, design principles and topologies (across all areas of LAN,
- WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN and Wi-Fi networks).
- Good understanding of firewall technologies and relate industry technology developments.
- Understanding of network security principles and concepts.
- Good ITIL knowledge
Desired Skills:
- ITIL
- WLAN
- Meraki
- WIFI Management
- Network monitoring
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
About The Employer:
Since 1998 Regenesys has been transforming lives by awakening the potential of students across Africa and India. What sets us apart is our holistic approach to education: developing our students intellectually, emotionally and spiritually – delivering learning programmes that inspire and transform not only the minds but the hearts and souls of our students. In this way we maximise the impact of the individual, the organisation and society.
To work at Regenesys is to work among 300 purpose-driven and exceptionally talented engineers, faculty, growth and sales, finance and operations teams in an energetic, cross functional, entrepreneurial and innovative environment.
Our growth to date has been phenomenal: we have over 200,000 alumni and our enrolments are growing exponentially: we expect to double our intake next year and quadruple in 2023. We are growing on all fronts, expanding our education programmes, our global presence and making a Regenesys qualification accessible to all via our #EdForAll campaign. In order to support our growth, we are investing in our technology and education platforms to provide the most immersive and scalable edtech solution in the world.