Recruiter:
Data Centrix
Job Ref:
JHB006881/MS
Date posted:
Monday, August 18, 2025
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Managed Talent Solutions' client in the Aviation sector is looking for a Network Engineer to be based at their offices in the East Rand on contract. The successful candidate should have strong Cisco experience and must have a CCNP certification. Strong firewall experience using Fortinet/Sophos is essential along with a solid foundation in troubleshooting. The contract role
POSITION INFO:
- Review client requirements and collaborate with other IT engineers to define the optimal networking and firewalling solutions in accordance with organisational policies.
- Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks.
- Configure firewalls for usage, manage their day-to-day operations and perform regular maintenance through upgrades and patches to ensure optimal performance, maximise network efficiency and security.
- Configure, manage and maintain secure intra- and inter-organisational communication channels, such as VPNs and IPSec tunnels.
- Perform quarterly firewall health checks removing unnecessary rules, interfaces, etc. and optimising rules where possible.
- Assist with the installation, configuration and support of network equipment across the LAN, WLAN, WAN and SD-WAN, both wired and wireless.
- Participate in cross-functional troubleshooting support for internal and external clients and network fault investigations.
- Liaise with network service providers and vendors, ensuring service level agreements are met and organisational policies and principles adhered to.
- Maximise network performance through ongoing monitoring and optimisation.
- Ensure supporting documentation and diagrams remain up to date.
- Ensure all network equipment is sufficiently secured (logically and physically), so that no unauthorised access can be gained.
- Provide monthly reporting as required.
- Maintain Network Monitoring Tools
- Configure, Manage and Support Network Access Control (NAC) Systems
