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Network Engineer (Cisco and Fortinet)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bloemfontein, Free State

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

R44 000 – R55 500/month

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Job Description

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for an internet service provider in Bloemfontein. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure
Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures
Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices

You'll need

Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
Clear change management and documentation habits
Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python

Nice if you have

CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification
Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect Associate

On offer

Medical aid and provident fund
Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance
Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Bloemfontein really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): short summary of one infrastructure project you led, IT degree or diploma plus certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Bloemfontein; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.