NBCUniversal

Specialist Network Engineer

Join NBCUniversal as a Specialist Network Engineer in Sandton. Optimize enterprise applications, manage networks, and enjoy hybrid work and travel perks.

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IT Service Management
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Problem Management
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Virtual Agent
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Job description

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March 6, 2025

We are looking for a Specialist Network Engineer to join our team in Sandton. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing enterprise-wide application support across multiple stakeholder groups by maintaining and optimizing enterprise-grade applications.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding and practical experience in routing, subnetting and OSI model
  • Strong understanding and practical experience in of network hardware and network infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of desktop support and specifically supporting all devices that utilize network infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of VPN connectivity and toolsets such as but not limited to Zscaler and Cisco VPN
  • Network routing – demonstrable Cisco CCNP equivalent experience in multi-area OSPF and BGP, route filtering and mutual redistribution of routing protocols, both IGP and BGP, use of VRF’s for traffic separation, route tagging, prefix-maps, etc.
  • Network switching and wireless - demonstrable Cisco CCNP equivalent experience in VLAN’s, VxLAN, Spanning-Tree (RSTP, MST, etc.), 802.1Q trunk links, LACP, MLAG, VPC, P2P Ethernet links, QinQ, Wireless LAN, etc.
  • Network monitoring and alerting - demonstrable experience in the use of SolarWinds, Arista CVP, Cisco DNA, Wireshark, NetScout, OpsGenie or equivalent tools is compulsory
  • Experience in managing Metro-E circuits for national and international campus connectivity
  • Experience in the use of incident and problem management ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow)
  • Participating actively on Event and Incident teams, to remediate the issues and return the service to expected service levels as quickly as possible
  • Participation in root cause analysis and reporting
  • Ability to analyze, problem solve and think critically and pays attention to details
  • Strong team player, highly collaborative, effectively transfer knowledge
  • Calm and resilient in a high-pressure environment and manage stress effectively
  • Ability to multi-task, work on different streams and problems simultaneously
  • Ability to travel regionally, nationally, and internationally
  • Own car essential – reliable and insured for daily travel

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model
  • Flexible hours due to 24-hour support model
  • Travel opportunities
  • Relocation sponsorship not specified

Requirements Summary

5-15 years of experience in network engineering with strong understanding of routing, subnetting, and OSI model, as well as experience in managing Metro-E circuits and incident and problem management ticketing systems