Network Engineer; Technology &Digital Solutions

Network Engineer (Technology & Digital Solutions)

Job Location:

Western Cape, Cape Town

Closing Date:
December 31

• The Network Engineer plays a critical role in the design, implementation, and management of Forvis Mazars' global network and cloud connectivity.
• Focuses on maintaining the operational excellence, performance, and security of the global Cisco Meraki network and Azure Virtual WAN across the Azure cloud environment.
• Actively contributes to the modernization and industrialization of network services, supporting the evolution from local infrastructures to a unified global model.
• Operates, monitors, and maintains the global network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, VPN, Internet connectivity) across all Forvis Mazars locations.
• Manages and optimizes the Cisco Meraki global deployment, including configuration templates, policies, and performance monitoring.
• Designs and manages Azure networking components (VNets, VNet peering, private endpoints, firewalls, load balancers, routing tables, DNS, etc.).
• Manages and optimizes the Azure Virtual WAN global deployment, including configuration templates, policies, and performance monitoring.
• Implements and supports secure cloud‑to‑site and site‑to‑site connectivity, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards.
• Supports the MNet upgrade and transformation program, improving network reliability and standardization across all countries.
• Contributes to network security, including firewall policies, segmentation, VPN, and secure access (Zero Trust principles).
• Develops and maintains network documentation, topology maps, and configuration baselines.
• Supports IaP monitoring and automation initiatives (Service Now integration, APIs, or Power Shell scripting).
• Collaborates closely with cloud, security, and platform engineers to ensure consistent and secure end‑to‑end connectivity.
• Participates in incident and problem management processes, performing root‑cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Contributes to the definition of global network standards, guidelines, and operational procedures.
• Participates in global projects (e.g., SOC2 readiness, Fin Ops network cost optimization, cloud interconnectivity).

• At least 5 years' experience in enterprise network engineering and operations (preferably across multi‑site or global environments).
• Proven hands‑on experience with Cisco Meraki solutions (MX, MS, MR, Systems Manager).
• Strong expertise in Azure networking (Virtual WAN, design, routing, VPN Gateway, Private Link, Network Watcher).
• Familiarity with SD‑WAN concepts, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity (Express Route, IPSec VPN, etc.).
• Understanding of DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and network security principles.
• Experience with network monitoring tools, logging systems, and performance analytics.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams across geographies and technical disciplines.
• Strong communication and documentation skills in English (additional language is a plus).
• Experience in automating network configuration or infrastructure as code is an asset (e.g., Bicep, Power Shell, Meraki APIs).
• Experience with SOC2 or NIST compliance frameworks (desirable).
• Experience working in a global or multi‑cultural environment (desirable).

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Professional (CCNP)
• Meraki CMNA or CMNP
• Microsoft Certified Azure Network Engineer Associate