Network Engineer

Midrand, South Africa (Hybrid)


πŸš€ INTERMEDIATE NETWORK ENGINEER

Build. Troubleshoot. Optimise. Connect.

Some network engineers keep the network running.

Others are the people you call when the network really matters.

At Tangent Connect, we are looking for an Intermediate Network Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working with enterprise technology, and being part of a team that doesn't just maintain networks, but continuously improves them.

If you have 3 to 5 years of network engineering experience, strong hands on capability, and you are ready to take your technical career further, this could be your next move.

🌐 WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

You will work across enterprise network environments, helping design, implement, secure, support and optimise network infrastructure for Tangent and our clients.

Your day to day will include:

πŸ”Ή Designing and implementing network solutions
πŸ”Ή Configuring and supporting routers, switches, firewalls and VPNs
πŸ”Ή Monitoring network performance and resolving complex incidents
πŸ”Ή Troubleshooting outages and identifying the real root cause
πŸ”Ή Implementing network security across enterprise environments
πŸ”Ή Performing upgrades, maintenance and security configuration
πŸ”Ή Working alongside network architects, security specialists and project teams
πŸ”Ή Keeping network documentation accurate and up to date
πŸ”Ή Finding opportunities to improve network performance, stability and efficiency

πŸ”₯ THE TECHNOLOGY YOU'LL WORK WITH

We are looking for someone who is genuinely comfortable getting hands on with:

Cisco Meraki & Catalyst, compulsory
Fortinet, compulsory
Huawei Enterprise Networking, compulsory

Experience with the following would be an advantage:

β€’ WLAN design and support
β€’ Unified Communications / Voice infrastructure

🧠 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You are someone who:

βœ” Enjoys solving problems rather than simply escalating them
βœ” Can troubleshoot complex network issues methodically
βœ” Understands networking, protocols, routing, switching and firewalls
βœ” Takes ownership when something goes wrong
βœ” Pays attention to the details that keep networks secure and reliable
βœ” Can explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders
βœ” Works well with architects, engineers, security teams and project delivery teams
βœ” Wants to keep learning and expanding your technical capability

πŸŽ“ YOUR BACKGROUND

We are looking for:

3 to 5 years' professional network engineering experience

A relevant degree, diploma or equivalent practical experience.

Networking certification, any of the following:

β€’ CCNA
β€’ CCNP

Vendor certifications are advantageous:

β€’ Huawei HCIP
β€’ Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist, ECMS
β€’ Fortinet NSE 4

🌍 WHERE YOU'LL WORK

πŸ“ Midrand, Gauteng
On site / Hybrid

The role is permanent.

Occasional travel to client sites within Africa may be required.

πŸš€ WHY THIS ROLE?

Because this isn't simply about keeping devices online.

It's about working with enterprise networks, multiple technologies, challenging technical environments and experienced people, while continuing to build the expertise that can take your career to the next level.

If you are the person who enjoys figuring out why something isn't working, finding the solution and making sure it doesn't happen again, we'd like to hear from you.

Market related remuneration, based on experience.

πŸ“© READY FOR YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE?

Apply now and let's start a conversation.

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