Network Support Engineer
Brilliant Computers Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa
IT Services and IT Consulting · 2-10 employees
About the role
Provide physical onsite assistance for network devices, including rack mounting, cabling, and console connectivity. Execute basic configuration tasks and visual verification as instructed by the remote support team.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a degree or diploma in a technical field and at least 2 years of hands-on experience with enterprise network infrastructure. Candidates must possess strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to follow technical instructions, and relevant tools for onsite support.
Full description
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
Similar roles
-
Solutions Support Engineer, Brazil
Wiz, Inc. Brazil
-
Technical Support Engineer
ServiceNow Tel-Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel
-
Senior Product Support Engineer
Appfire India
-
ERP & Business Applications Support Engineer (Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O / Triskell)
Inetum Lisbon, Portugal
-
Senior Production Support Engineer
Accordion Los Angeles, California, United States · $115K–$145K/yr
-
Level 3 (L3) Network Technical Support Engineer
CallTek General Santos, Soccsksargen, Philippines