Lead Senior Network Engineer

Summary of Role

The Lead Senior Network Engineer is responsible for end‑to‑end
delivery of complex network projects across SD‑WAN, Wireless, and General Network
platforms. This role provides technical leadership, ensures high‑quality
design and implementation, drives project execution, guarantees complete and
accurate documentation, and oversees formal handover to operations teams to
ensure stable, supportable solutions.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering

• Act as the technical lead across SD‑WAN,
  Wireless, and Core Network platforms.
  
• Own the design, implementation, optimisation, and
  troubleshooting of enterprise and service‑provider network solutions.
  
• Provide expert input into architecture, standards, and best
  practices.
  
• Review and approve technical designs, low‑level
  designs (LLDs), configurations, and change plans.
  
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex network
  issues.
  

Project Delivery

• Drive end‑to‑end project delivery, from
  requirements gathering and design through implementation and closure.
  
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to
  agreed quality standards.
  
• Work closely with project managers, vendors, and internal
  stakeholders.
  
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans
  throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Support project planning, estimations, and technical
  governance.
  

Operational Oversight & Collaboration

• Provide senior‑level support and guidance to
  Operations teams when required.
  
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex incidents
  and changes.
  
• Collaborate with Security, Cloud, and Application teams to
  deliver integrated solutions.
  
• Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level
  engineers.
  

Delivery & Leadership

• Proven experience leading complex network projects end to
  end.
  
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive outcomes
  independently.
  
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
  
• Experience working in structured IT service or enterprise
  environments.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric and a Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or
  related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• Relevant certifications such as:
  
• CCNP / CCIE
  
• SD‑WAN vendor certifications
  
• Wireless certifications
  

Skills

• SD‑WAN solutions (e.g. Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, Palo Alto,
  or equivalent)
  
• Enterprise Wireless (design, deployment, optimisation)
  
• Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS)
  
• Experience designing and supporting large‑scale,
  multi‑site
  networks.
  
• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals
  (firewalls, segmentation, VPNs)