Job Title: Network Engineer (Hands-On Field + Programming) Reports to: Head of IT, currently Seychelles-based. Department: Technical Installation & Programming. Location: Work from home. Lots of travel can be involved (SA lodges 1-3-month GOPs in Seychelles/Mauritius). Job Purpose Oversee, configure, and maintain complex ICT infrastructure across high-end hospitality and conservation properties (SA + Seychelles/Mauritius). Role combines Layer 3 network management, systems integration, programming AV/PMS/guest interfaces, and on-site technical support. Work hand‑in‑hand with Turner across international projects. Key Requirements (Personality + Technical) Extroverted communicator: Client‑facing with international teams Eager to learn: Must program multiple systems Travel‑ready: 1-3‑month GOPs abroad + SA lodges. Hands‑on field: Installs/programming desk work. Core Responsibilities ICT Infrastructure & Network Management Design/deploy site networks (routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs) with minimal guidance Configure Fortigate firewalls, Unifi/Ruckus/Aruba wireless, Mikrotik Integrate Starlink/satellite for remote properties Hands‑on: Cable installation, AP mounting, hardware setup Systems Programming & Integration Program guest interfaces + AV/immersion systems (RTI, Lutron, similar) 2 x MS systems + Opera/Micros integration CCTV (Hikvision/Dahua), access control, fire systems, BMS Wildlife tracking collars integration Field Operations (Primary Focus) 1‑3‑month GOPs (Seychelles, Mauritius, Bandabuli, etc.) On‑site commissioning across SA lodges + islands Travel +-70% (costs covered). Balance = remote support/home‑based Client & Project Management Communicate with international clients (patience required) Project coordination Documentation for remote troubleshooting Key Performance Indicators Travel readiness (1‑3‑month international GOPs) Systems programming aptitude (AV/PMS/guest interfaces) Client communication Hands‑on field execution (installs laptop time) Qualifications & Experience 3‑6 + years CCNA or equivalent (Fortinet NSE4, Mikrotik MTCNA advantageous) Hospitality systems bonus (Opera, Micros, RTI, Lutron) Driver’s license essential (own car advantageous) Personal Attributes Happy to travel & be away from family for periods Outgoing, patient, client‑facing (not introverted IT stereotype) Eager to learn programming across systems Comfortable in remote locations (islands, lodges) Work Arrangement Work from home when not traveling +-70% travel (SA lodges + 3‑month Seychelles/Mauritius GOPs) #J-18808-Ljbffr