Mid/Senior Network Engineer
Boardroom AppointmentsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
Mid/Senior Network Engineer role in Cape Town, South Africa, responsible for designing, deploying, supporting, and maintaining core network infrastructure for an internet hosting business.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network Administrator
- Experience with Cisco IOS, Extreme XOS, and other router/switch/firewall operating systems
- Strong Linux based system administration background
- Understanding of switching services such as STP, VLAN, QinQ, COS, Switch Stacking, LACP, and RSPAN
- Professional certification is advantageous (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, CCIE or equivalent)
- Experience with scripting languages (ideally Python/Bash)
- Experience with network security and implement MANRS best practices
- Thorough knowledge of IT infrastructure, TCP/IP, networking, and information system security principles, practices, and technologies