Senior Network Engineer

Somerset West, South Africa | Posted on 10/08/2025

Location:

Cape Town / Remote / Onsite (as required)

At Ello Technology, we’re redefining managed IT services through innovation, reliability, and people-first values. We’re looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our S2 Unit – the team responsible for high-performance networking, firewall, WiFi, and internet services across our client base.

This is a hands-on technical role with leadership responsibility, where you’ll be driving excellence in network stability, security, and client satisfaction.

• Lead and mentor network engineers, fostering growth and ensuring SLA-driven service delivery.
• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, WiFi, firewalls, internet).
• Manage and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and access points (Mikro Tik, Cisco, Forti Gate, Ubiquiti).
• Oversee uptime, redundancy, and disaster recovery – aiming for 99.9%+ network availability.
• Enforce security best practices and compliance standards across all environments.
• Collaborate with ISPs, vendors, and internal teams to resolve escalations and optimize performance.
• Guarantee world-class customer satisfaction with proactive, reliable service delivery.

• 5+ years’ experience in network engineering, with proven leadership or mentoring exposure.
• Strong technical expertise in TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, routing protocols, and firewall technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Mikro Tik, Fortinet, Cisco, and Ubiquiti solutions.
• Proficiency in monitoring/diagnostic tools (e.g., Libre
  
  NMS, Forti Cloud, Uni Fi Controller).
• Certifications such as Fortinet Network Security Expert, Forti Gate Administrator, CompTIA Network+/Security+ are a strong advantage.
• Excellent documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Work within a decentralized, agile team that values collaboration and accountability.
• Take ownership of impactful projects that directly influence client success.
• Continuous development through training, certifications, and growth opportunities.
• Be part of a people-first culture that thrives on integrity, innovation, and performance.

If you’re a networking expert ready to take the next step in leadership while staying close to the tech you love, we’d love to hear from you. Email: