Job Information Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Company: OryxAlign (Client/Employer: Occupop) Overview Are you passionate about building secure, scalable networks and delivering exceptional connectivity solutions? Join OryxAlign as a Network Engineer and play a key role in designing and maintaining enterprise‑grade network infrastructures. What You'll Be Doing Design, deploy, and manage Cisco‑based network solutions, including Meraki and SD‑WAN. Configure and optimise Cisco routers, switches, and wireless controllers. Monitor network performance and proactively address issues. Perform regular network assessments and security audits. Provide Tier 2/3 support for network‑related incidents and service requests. Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations and compliance standards. Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning. What You'll Bring Proven experience in enterprise network engineering roles. Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco networking technologies (CCNA/CCNP preferred). Experience with SD‑WAN solutions (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Meraki). Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, NAT). Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark). Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills. Minimum Qualifications Education: Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent (NQF Level 4) – essential. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field (or equivalent experience) – preferred. Certifications: CCNA/CCNP (preferred). Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management (advantageous). Experience: 3+ years in networking within MSP or multi‑tenant environments. Hands‑on experience with Cisco networking technologies and SD‑WAN solutions. Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and automation tools (Ansible, Python scripting). Job Expectations Location: Cape Town, South Africa. Working Model: Office‑based with alignment to CET business hours. Working Hours: Standard Cape Town hours with required overlap with UK/Europe operations. On‑Call: Participation in after‑hours maintenance or incident response rotation as required. What You Will Get From OryxAlign Competitive salary and training and development. Leave entitlement of 15 days plus one volunteer day. Medical aid allowance. Retirement annuity allowance with 4% employer contribution. Social events throughout the year. Technology loans. Wellbeing initiatives. Long service leave. Reward and recognition awards. Equal Opportunities OryxAlign is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa, we actively promote diversity and the fair treatment of all individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our team, especially those from historically disadvantaged groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr