Network Engineer CCNP Wireless, Routing and Switching at AVI Limited

Job Description

• We run critical business systems across multiple brands, reliable, secure and well-architected networks are the backbone. You’ll design, deploy and optimise the connectivity architecture that keeps people selling, factories running and customers served. If you enjoy solving thorny issues, improving systems and sharing knowledge, this is a role with impact. 

What you’ll own

• Design, deploy and optimise enterprise LAN/WLAN/WAN and Data Centre switching platforms.
• Provide third-line operational support for complex incidents and ensure network stability and performance (target: 98% SLA).
• Maintain and upgrade systems (patching, firmware, lifecycle planning) according to governance schedules.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security and Systems teams to drive operational excellence and share knowledge.
• Research and advise on strategic network decisions and emerging technologies that deliver business value. 

What success looks like

• Stable, well-documented network platforms with measured improvements in availability and performance.
• Proactive identification and remediation of risk and degradation, measured against SLAs and monitoring alerts.
• Clear technical input into IT strategy and successful delivery of projects aligned to business needs. 

Essential qualifications & Certs:

• CCNP: Cisco Certified Network Professional (Enterprise Infrastructure)
• CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate
• NSE4: FortiNet Network Security Expert 

Desirable Certs:

• CCIE/CCNP (Data Centre, Wireless, Security)
• NSE7 or equivalent design certifications 

Your Experience & technical strengths:

• Minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience designing and managing enterprise-scale networking, Wi-Fi, security and data-centre networks (5 years desirable for senior hires).
• Strong protocol & platform knowledge: STP, VRF, vPC, BGP, MPLS/SD-WAN, VLANs, QoS, NetFlow, SNMP and modern Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
• Practical security experience: zone-based firewalling, IPS, IPSec VPNs, web filtering and Fortinet platforms.
• Data-centre skills: iSCSI, Fibre-Channel concepts, high-availability switching topologies. 

Other practicals

• On-site presence is required and travel in South Africa and to regional sites (Namibia, Botswana, Zambia) may be required from time to time
• Manager: Networks Team Lead; this role does not carry direct reports but offers opportunities for cross-skilling and leadership in projects.