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Level 2 Network Engineer

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Job Description


Level 2 Network Engineer

Technology

Cape Town
Contract / 12
ZAR0.00 – ZAR180.00 per annum

Job Title: L2 Network Engineer

📍 Location: Centurion

📅 Start Date: 1 September 2025

📄 Contract Type: Full-Time

🔍 Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Level 2 Network Engineer to join our infrastructure team. The successful candidate will provide second-line support, manage escalated technical issues, and contribute to the stability and scalability of our network environment. This role demands hands-on experience with LAN/WAN, MPLS, and enterprise-grade network troubleshooting.

🧠 Key Responsibilities

  • Provide second-level support for network-related incidents and service requests escalated from Level 1
  • Monitor and troubleshoot network performance across routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure
  • Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues across LAN/WAN, VPN, and MPLS environments
  • Assist in deploying and upgrading networking hardware and software
  • Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and change records
  • Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers for issue resolution
  • Perform root cause analysis and recommend permanent fixes for recurring issues
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support when required
  • Ensure network configurations comply with security policies and best practices

🧰 Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 3 years in network support or engineering roles
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, or similar technologies
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Airwaves Aruba, or ControlUp
  • Working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux environments
  • Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining LAN/WAN, VPN, and MPLS networks
  • Strong documentation and change management skills

🎓 Qualifications & Certifications

  • Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
  • CCNA certification or equivalent (preferred)
  • Additional certifications in network security or cloud networking are advantageous

🌟 What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work in a high-performance technical team
  • Exposure to enterprise-grade infrastructure and technologies
  • Collaborative work environment with career growth potential

Competitive compensation and benefits

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2508-355858
Salary: ZAR0.00 – ZAR180.00 per annum
Salary per: annum
Job Duration: 12
Job Start Date: 01/09/2025
Job Industries: Technology
Job Locations: Cape Town
Job Types: Contract