Network Support Engineer

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Alberton, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Junior
Information Technology • Professional Services • Software • Consulting
The Role
Provides onsite hands-and-feet support for remote network teams, including console access, equipment identification, visual checks, cable and port verification, rack-and-stack installation, structured cabling, hardware troubleshooting, and basic instructed configuration. Works at customer sites, follows approved runbooks, documents results, and coordinates with remote technical teams. Travel, working-at-heights training, medical fitness, networking knowledge, and required tools are expected.
Summary Generated by Built In

Hands & Feet (H&F) Support

• Physical onsite assistance to enable remote troubleshooting and remediation.
• Console connectivity to network devices (switch/router/firewall) as instructed by the Remote
Support Team.
• Providing physical access support to the Remote Support Team (e.g., opening racks, locating
devices/ports, power cycling per instruction).
• Visual verification and reporting (LED status, link status, alarms, fan/power status, cabling
condition).

Network Hands & Feet

Engineer must have basic understanding of network devices sufficient to:
• Identify network equipment types, ports, power supplies, up links, and patch panel layouts.
• Follow remote instructions accurately (step-by-step) without deviating from approved
runbooks.
• Perform basic checks: link lights, port mapping verification, cable reseat, label verification.

Network Device Rack & Stack
• Rack mounting/unmounting of network devices per site rules and safety practices.
• Patch and dress cables to basic professional standard (as instructed).
• Coordinate with Remote Support Team for post-install verification.

Basic Configuration
• Perform basic level initial actions (only as instructed by the Remote Support Team), such
as:
o Connecting console and granting remote access session (screen share/terminal access
where applicable).
o Executing clearly provided command steps (copy/paste) when approved.
o Applying basic baseline actions (e.g., set management IP/VLAN) only when explicitly
instructed and approved


Requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Basic knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, VLANs, switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • Experience with console connections and network device installation.
  • Familiarity with structured cabling and patch panels.
  • Ability to follow technical instructions accurately and work within documented procedures.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with remote technical teams.
  • Ability to work independently at customer sites.
  • Willingness to travel to customer locations when required.
  • Working at Heights Training Certificate.
    Medical Fitness Certificate.

Required Tools 
  • 16 Gb Usb drives with FAT32 compatibility, console cables and good internet connectivity modem
  • Good internet connection
  • Laptop (with console software like PuTTY) and proper console drivers
  • Pen drive Minimum: 4 to 8GB without any data (May be required to format)
  • Console Cable - RJ45-to-USB (For Cisco C9300L-24P)
  • Console cable - RJ45-to-USB-C
  • Console cable - RJ45-to-mini-USB
  • Multimeter (to check power output if needed)
  • Laptop – MS Teams, Zoom, Putty ,Webex
  • Cat5 cable (Straight 1, Crossover cable 1)
  • 4G Connection Dongle
  • Basic Screwdriver Kit
  • PPE Kits.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Cisco CCNA or equivalent networking certification.
  • Experience supporting Cisco, Juniper, HPE/Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar networking equipment.
  • Experience working in data centers or enterprise network environments.
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems.
Key Skills
  • Proficient in English Language
  • Network Device Installation
  • Hands & Feet Support
  • Rack & Stack
  • Structured Cabling
  • Console Access
  • Switches, Routers & Firewalls
  • Basic Network Configuration
  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Communication & Customer Service
  • Documentation & Reporting


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure
  • Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, switches, routers, and firewalls
  • Experience with console connections and network device installation
  • Familiarity with structured cabling and patch panels
  • Ability to follow technical instructions accurately and work within documented procedures
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with remote technical teams
  • Ability to work independently at customer sites
  • Willingness to travel to customer locations when required
  • Working at Heights Training Certificate
  • Medical Fitness Certificate
  • Cisco CCNA or equivalent networking certification
  • Experience supporting Cisco, Juniper, HPE/Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar networking equipment
  • Experience working in data centers or enterprise network environments
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems
  • Proficiency in English
  • Laptop with console software such as PuTTY and appropriate console drivers
  • Console cables, including RJ45-to-USB, RJ45-to-USB-C, and RJ45-to-mini-USB
  • USB drives compatible with FAT32
  • Reliable internet connection and 4G connection dongle
  • Multimeter
  • Cat5 straight-through and crossover cables
  • Basic screwdriver kit
  • Personal protective equipment kits
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Brilliant Computers Citadel and Information Technology aims to empower businesses worldwide with innovative, secure, and sustainable IT solutions, prioritizing data security, sustainability, and scalability to drive growth and digital transformation.

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