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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Principle Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R1.00 - R2.00 per hour
  • Contract Senior position
  • Centurion
  • Posted 20 Aug 2025 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Job 2620076 - Ref 878000010022019
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About the position

We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Network Engineer to design, implement, and support a high-end network environment within our Infrastructure and Operations division. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in network architecture, optimization, and security, with proven expertise across enterprise-scale LAN, WAN, and cloud-enabled environments.


Responsibilities:


  • Design and implement network solutions aligned with defined strategy to enhance resilience and performance.


  • Monitor and maximize network performance by troubleshooting complex issues, managing outages, and scheduling upgrades.


  • Collaborate with business unit architects and owners to optimize the network environment.


  • Investigate LAN, WAN, and firewall environments using data from multiple sources.


  • Secure network systems and infrastructure by defining and enforcing security policies and access controls.


  • Support and administer firewall environments in compliance with IT security policies.


  • Report on network operational status by gathering, prioritising, and presenting key information.


  • Upgrade data network equipment to stable firmware releases to maintain compliance.


  • Configure routing, switching equipment, hosted IP voice services, and firewalls.


  • Provide remote support to engineers and end users during installations.


  • Manage IP addressing, hosted devices, and capacity within data centres.


  • Collaborate closely with project management, third-line engineers, and service desk teams.


  • Lead automation and innovation initiatives to streamline network operations.


Qualifications:


  • Matric and tertiary IT qualification.


  • 5+ years’ experience as a Senior/Principal Network Engineer or Solutions Architect.


  • Relevant certifications (CCNP, NSE4, CCIP, CCIE) required.


  • Solid foundation in Layer 1–3 protocols, DNS, Proxy, load balancers, and firewalls.


  • Senior-level expertise in LAN/WAN technologies across platforms including Cisco, HP, Aruba, SD-WAN, and Fortigate.


  • Hands-on experience with BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and other routing protocols.


  • Broad infrastructure knowledge including Active Directory, Voice, and enterprise systems.


  • Experience with Azure, AWS, and cloud-based network environments.



Hit apply today for more information!

Desired Skills:

  • CCNP
  • NSE4
  • CCIP
  • CCIE

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:


DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

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About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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