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Network Engineer (Cisco and Fortinet)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time IT & Software

R50 000 – R68 750/month

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Job Description

An university IT department in Cape Town CBD needs infrastructure that just works, and someone to make it so. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures
Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
Document network diagrams and change records

You'll need

Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: IT degree or diploma, certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS plus short summary of one infrastructure project you led.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Cape Town CBD.

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.