Senior Specialist Network Analyst

About the role

Future Work Recruitment is supporting a client headquartered in South Africa that is looking for a Senior Specialist Network Analyst. The role will lead major distribution network market builds that involve cutting‑edge delivery technologies. This is a hands‑on position within a rapidly growing company that will provide the resources and support needed to build something special.

Required profile

• More than 6 years of experience with LAN/WAN equipment, Cisco and HP Procurve technologies.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols such as Ethernet, 1000BaseT, TCP/IP, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and MPLS.
• Experience with network management tools like HP TopTools, Nagios, Cacti and Zenoss.
• Proven ability to configure switches, routers, VPNs, VLANs, satellite networks and VOIP solutions.
• Solid understanding of network security, Symantec Endpoint Protection and Microsoft networking/OS.
• Good communication, interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Required skills

• Cisco networking equipment
• HP Procurve switches
• LAN/WAN technologies
• Ethernet, 1000BaseT, TCP/IP suite
• RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS
• HP TopTools, Nagios, Cacti, Zenoss
• VPN configuration, Cisco routers, satellite networks
• VLANs, VOIP
• Symantec Endpoint Protection
• Microsoft networking and Windows OS
• Hardware installation and support
• Cabling standards (UTP Cat5, single/multi‑mode fibre)
• DNS/DHCP/WINS services
• Network analysers (Network General Sniffer)