Network Engineer; JNCIP Certified

FORMAL

EDUCATION:

• Grade 12 (NQF
  4)
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma qualifications in ICT field will be an advantage.

• 5 – 7 years’ experience in a network environment
• Hands‑on experience supporting and troubleshooting LAN/WAN environments.
• Configuration and maintenance network equipment.
• Experience with firewall administration (e.g. Fortinet, Juniper, Cisco ASA).
• VLAN configuration, trunking, spanning tree, and link aggregation (LACP).
• Implementing and managing routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP – basic).
• IP addressing, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, and NAT configuration experience.
• Monitoring network performance and availability.
• Troubleshooting network incidents escalated from Level 1 support.
• Supporting remote site connectivity (VPN/IPSec/SSL VPN).
• Basic understanding of network security principles and access controls.
• Documentation of network changes, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Providing after‑hours/on‑call support for critical incidents.

• Juniper Networks - JNCIP (Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional).
• Fortinet NSE4 Certified will be an advantage.
• CCNP certified and additional Cisco specialisations will be an advantage

• Provide second‑line support for network incidents and service requests escalated from Level 1.
• Troubleshoot and resolve LAN, WAN, and wireless network issues.
• Configure and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, and access points.
• Monitor network performance and proactively address potential issues.
• Implement and support routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP – basic level).
• Perform network changes, upgrades, and patching in line with change management processes.
• Maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and inventory.
• Support VPN solutions and remote site connectivity.
• Ensure network security policies, standards, and best practices are applied.
• Assist with planning and implementation of new network projects.
• Coordinate with vendors for hardware replacements and technical support.
• Provide after‑hours/on‑call support as required for critical network issues.
• Mentor and support Level 1 engineers to build team capability.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to impart knowledge and communicate complex information in a simple manner.
• Quality management – Ensures quality service delivery in accordance with standards as communicated
• Ability to motivate, lead and supervise disparate individuals in different teams
• Research skills – Is able to collect and gather information in an efficient manner
• Time and priority management – Is able to plan work so that maximum efficiency is obtained
• Continuously structures work in an organised and effective manner
• Able to prioritise the workload in order of importance in an efficient and organised manner
• Delivering Results and Meeting customer Expectations
• Ability to work with people (team work)
• Ability to relate and network with people
• Ability to adapt and respond to change
• Ability to cope with pressures and setbacks
• Ability to communicate and present information
• Ability to analyse and interpret information

Preference will be given to designated individuals and internal applications within the employment equity framework of Gijima.