Network Engineer â MPLS to SD-WAN Migration
Data Centrix Johannesburg
Qualifications/Certifications and Experience Required:
- Matric plus Diploma in IT or related field
- CCNP Enterprise or equivalent (SD-WAN specialization preferred).
- Security+ or equivalent for compliance awareness.
- 5+ years in network engineering roles, with at least 2 years in WAN transformation or SD-WAN projects.
- Proven experience conducting detailed network audits and producing actionable reports.
- Track record in large-scale migrations and hybrid network designs.
- Strong knowledge of WAN technologies: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, QoS, IPSec VPN.
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN platforms (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Fortinet, Aruba EdgeConnect, or similar).
- Familiarity with cloud connectivity (Azure, AWS) and security frameworks (SASE, Zero Trust).
- Perform comprehensive network audits of existing MPLS environments, including topology, routing, QoS, and security policies.
- Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents for SD-WAN solutions, incorporating hybrid underlay (MPLS + DIA/LTE) where required.
- Ensure designs align with THE COMPANYs standards, security frameworks, and customer requirements.
- Create phased migration strategies to minimize downtime and risk.
- Define rollback plans and contingency measures for critical services (voice, APN, data center connectivity).
- Collaborate with project managers to develop detailed implementation timelines.
- Assist in SD-WAN edge device configuration, policy deployment, and integration with existing infrastructure.
- Validate interoperability with third-party NNIs, firewalls, and cloud services.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and post-migration performance validation.
- Analyze network performance post-migration and recommend tuning for QoS, routing, and security.
- Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams, IP schemas, and configuration baselines.
Key Deliverables:
- Network Audit Reports
- HLD and LLD documents
- Migration Runbooks and Rollback Plans
- Post-Migration Performance Reports
HR GenieCenturion, 41 km from Johannesburg
Our Client a Global tech firm, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their team in Centurion (Hybrid) on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.
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Qualifications
• Matric
• Certification in GPON Networks (Huawei/Calix, etc.)
• Professional-level to Expert Cisco Certifications
• Degree in Networking or BSC (not essential but advantageous)
• ITIL Certification.
Requirements / Duties
• Minimum...
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