Senior Network Operations Engineer

An established telecommunications and technology solution provideris seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer to join their Network Operations team. Responsibilities: Advanced Support & Resolution: Provide expert-level support and lead the diagnosis/resolution of complex, critical network, and voice connectivity issues (routers, switches, firewalls, APNs, wireless) in alignment with SLAs. Configuration & Maintenance: Own the full lifecycle management of core network systems, including configuration, implementation, upgrades, patching, and change management following ITIL best practices. Performance & Optimisation: Proactively monitor, analyse, and optimise performance in high-availability, carrier-grade networks using advanced tools. Architecture & Strategy: Provide input to technical strategy, market evolution, and architecture oversight. Engage with clients and vendors to translate requirements into effective network solutions. Escalation & Leadership: Act as a senior escalation point, provide mentorship to junior engineers, and participate in an on-call rotation for critical incident response and service restoration. Compliance & Documentation: Ensure network operations adhere to regulatory compliance (ICASA, POPIA, etc.) and security best practices. Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation and SOPs. Minimum Requirements: Networking Expertise: Advanced proficiency in routing and switching protocols ( BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, STP ). Security Acumen: Strong expertise in network security principles, including firewall design, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and threat mitigation. Hands-on Experience: Proven experience with carrier-grade hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet ) and troubleshooting complex multi-technology environments (IP, voice, cloud, SD-WAN, hybrid networks). Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and translate technical solutions into clear business impact for stakeholders. Personal Attributes: Self-driven, focused on continuous improvement, exceptional problem analysis, adaptability, and attention to detail. Basic scripting skills are a plus. Qualifications (Advantageous) CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or higher ( CCIE preferred ) JNCIA / JNCIP (Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate/Professional) ITIL Foundation or equivalent Additional certifications in security ( CISSP, Fortinet NSE ) or cloud networking. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills) IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com