Network Specialist; Juniper Networks Professional

FORMAL

EDUCATION:

• Grade 12 (NQF
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• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field will be an advantage

• Minimum of 6–10 years of progressive experience within the ICT sector, with a proven track record of engineering, integrating, and operating enterprise- and carrier-class networks.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in architectural design and implementation of Juniper technologies, including SD‑WAN solutions.
• Advanced technical experience designing and maintaining complex LAN/WAN architectures.
• Expert‑level configuration and optimisation of core routing protocols, specifically BGP (including advanced path selection and policy configuration) and OSPF/IS-IS
• Proven experience bridging physical Juniper infrastructure with cloud ecosystems using high‑speed direct links and cloud‑native routing protocols.
• Deep expertise implementing robust security frameworks and access controls using Juniper firewalls, including zero‑trust network access (ZTNA), scalable IPsec/SSL VPNs, and advanced threat prevention.
• Act as the ultimate technical authority for troubleshooting complex, systemic network incidents escalated beyond standard Level 3 support teams.
• Proven ability to drive operational efficiencies, improve productivity, and modernise infrastructure through automation and continuous improvement strategies.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining rigorous documentation standards, including low‑level designs (LLDs), high‑level designs (HLDs), architectural diagrams, and comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Experience providing high‑level technical oversight and participating in structured on‑call/after‑hours escalation management for critical, high‑impact network outages.

• JNCIE-ENT (Enterprise), JNCIE-SP (Service Provider) or JNCIE-SEC (Security) will be an advantage
• ITIL Foundation or higher will be an advantage

• Serve as the definitive 4th‑line technical authority for complex, systemic network and wireless incidents escalated from Level 3 teams, utilising deep‑packet analysis and Junos diagnostics to resolve high‑impact issues.
• Oversee and execute high‑risk network modifications, core infrastructure implementations, and critical Junos OS lifecycle upgrades in strict alignment with enterprise change management frameworks.
• Design, implement, and audit robust network security postures, stringent access controls, and comprehensive backup/disaster recovery systems across the entire Juniper footprint.
• Architect and execute automated monitoring, telemetry, and preventative maintenance schedules to analyse network usage, project future growth, and maximise fabric reliability.

• Translate complex client business requirements into scalable, secure, and highly efficient network blueprints (High‑Level and Low‑Level Designs), ensuring successful testing and seamless deployment.
• Develop, test, and transition comprehensive operational and deployment plans for introducing next‑generation networking products or features into the production environment.
• Evaluate, optimise, and automate technical and operational workflows to drive measurable improvements in network deployment speed, fabric quality, and overall cost‑efficiency.

• Cultivate and maintain trusted, high‑level relationships with key client executives and internal business leaders to ensure maximum account retention and strategic alignment.
• Partner with Customer Support Operational and Solution Design teams to interpret enterprise client requirements, positioning advanced technical capabilities as high‑value business solutions.
• Oversee operational delivery to ensure all engineering and support processes strictly align with, or exceed, committed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Drive tactical and operational engagements with critical partners and technology vendors (including Juniper Networks), managing hardware life cycles, escalation…