Job category: Network Administration and Security Location: Randburg Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes Introduction Tracker is seeking an individual to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure that supports the organization's current and future business objectives. This includes providing technical leadership, fostering operational excellence, aligning network strategy with business goals, and ensuring team development, system reliability, and compliance with security and governance standards. Roles and Respinsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain secure and resilient network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi Ensure high availability and performance of all critical network services. Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to network engineers. Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols. Plan and allocate tasks effectively to meet project and operational objectives. Oversee resolution of network incidents, outages, and performance issues. Ensure adherence to SLAs and effective communication during incidents. Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewall rules, segmentation, and access control. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities, ensure patching, and support audits. Monitor the security of the organization’s network from threats originating from inside and outside the organization. Track and report on network performance metrics, uptime, and incident trends. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost optimization. Provide regular updates to IT leadership on network health, risks, and project progress. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget. Maintain accurate documentation of network topology, configuration, and assets. Evaluate and approve network design changes and upgrades. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS). Track and report on network performance metrics, uptime, and incident trends. Education: Relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications, plus appropriate Diploma Training: Strong knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, or similar enterprise networking platforms. Experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, VLANs, and QoS. Proficiency in firewall configuration and network security best practices. Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Understanding of SD-WAN, VPN technologies, and wireless networks. 5–8 years of hands-on networking experience, including 1–2 years in a team lead or senior role. Required: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent Other Requirements Willing to work extended hours Willing to travel Do you require assistance with the registration or application process ? Click the button below to visit our FAQ/Support page and ask for help. By clicking on the above you are agreeing to this site's Terms of Use .Read our full Data Protection Policy here . To ensure safe access to your data, your password needs to meet the below minimum requirements:Minimum of 6 characters long Minimum of 1 numeric character (0 - 9) Minimum of 1 lowercase character (a - z) Minimum of 1 uppercase character (A - Z) Minimum of 1 special character, for example @!?#$%... Will be used for account recovery in the case that you no longer have access to the supplied email address.CV file * We will parse your CV to make creating a profile as easy as possible #J-18808-Ljbffr