Network Engineer (Cisco and Fortinet)

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for an university IT department in Gqeberha. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The work is in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
• Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
• Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices
• Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
• Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure

• Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
• At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
• Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
• Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts

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

• Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
• Group your CV skills by area, such as networking, cloud, security and scripting, so the tech reviewer finds them fast.