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Senior Network Engineer (JB6305)
Woodmead, Johannesburg
R55 000 – R75 000 CTC per month
Cell allowance included within CTC
Permanent

Take ownership of complex multi-site networks in a senior hands-on role focused on Fortinet, advanced routing and network security.
Lead network projects, solve high-level technical escalations and provide technical support to junior engineers in an established MSP environment.

Minimum Requirements:
Degree or Diploma in Information Technology
Fortinet NSE 5 certification or higher
Minimum 10 years' networking experience, including multi-site or MSP environments
Experience leading network projects or technical teams
High-level hands-on experience with FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiClient
Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, static routing, route redistribution, SD-WAN, NAT, IPsec/SSL VPNs and subnetting
Experience designing and supporting secure network infrastructures
Experience resolving complex production network and security incidents
Strong FortiGate diagnostic, packet capture and log analysis experience
Experience with switching, wireless networking and WAN connectivity
Experience using network monitoring and ticketing/escalation systems
Experience with technical standards, documentation, change control and risk assessment
Experience dealing with vendors and ISPs
Able to work fully office-based in Woodmead
Available for scheduled Level 1 and Level 2 after-hours and weekend standby
Able to undertake occasional site travel and very occasional overnight travel
Additional networking and security certifications would be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, implement, maintain and optimise secure network environments across multiple sites
Configure and support Fortinet solutions including FortiGate policies, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiClient
Design, troubleshoot and optimise routing environments including BGP, OSPF, static routing and route redistribution
Configure and troubleshoot SD-WAN, NAT, IPsec and SSL VPNs
Support switching, wireless and WAN connectivity
Diagnose and resolve complex network and security incidents using structured troubleshooting methods
Use FortiGate diagnostics, packet captures, monitoring tools and log analysis to identify and resolve technical issues
Implement network security best practices and maintain stable and resilient environments
Lead network projects and provide technical guidance to junior technical staff
Support Level 1 staff with escalated technical queries
Maintain technical standards and network documentation
Manage network changes, technical risks and escalations
Engage with vendors and ISPs regarding technical issues and service delivery
Participate in scheduled Level 1 and Level 2 standby rotations

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