Senior Network Engineer - Mining at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

About the position

Our client is seeking an experienced professional from the mining industry to lead and manage network infrastructure across their Africa operations

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and evaluate network infrastructure projects and operations (firewalls, routers, switches, Wi-Fi, IP telephony, cabling, cameras)
• Handle high-priority incidents and troubleshoot complex network issues with service providers
• Provide design, implementation, and security guidance across infrastructure, including virtual environments, backup systems, Active Directory, and cloud platforms (M365/AWS)
• Identify risks, implement controls, and report on gaps with remediation plans
• Drive technology improvements and support strategic and tactical planning
• Manage vendors, contractors, and project delivery
• Oversee budgets and resource allocation

Skills & Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of network governance, security frameworks, and risk management
• Experience with enterprise networking technologies and multi-layered security strategies
• Ability to design resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions
• Hands-on experience with vendors such as Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, or Huawei
• Solid project management and incident response capabilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Certifications: A+, N+, CCNE (or similar), ITIL 4 (Azure/Security certifications advantageous)

Experience:

• 7+ years in IT, including 5+ years in enterprise network infrastructure
• Mining industry experience beneficial but not essential

What You'll Do:
Play a key leadership role in strengthening and advancing network infrastructure capabilities across regional operations

Desired Skills:

• Senior
• Network
• Engineer