Senior Network Engineer
Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Senior Network Engineer who will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and advanced support of the organization’s enterprise network across head office, distribution centers, cloud environments, and hundreds of retail stores. This role ensures secure, resilient, and high-performance connectivity that supports mission-critical retail operations (POS, payments, inventory, WMS), corporate systems, and digital channels. The position serves as the networking SME, escalation point, and technical leader for modernization initiatives such as SD-WAN, Wi-Fi optimization, network segmentation & Zero Trust.
Requirements
- 5 years' experience in Network
- Cisco CCNP (required for most retailers)
- Cisco CCIE (highly advantageous)
- Related Professional certifications advantageous
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain enterprise network architecture (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, VPN, cloud networking)
- Develop network standards, configurations, templates, and documentation
- Evaluate new technologies
- Lead implementation of routers, switches, wireless controllers/access points, firewalls, load balancers, proxies, and edge devices
- Drive SD-WAN rollout and network modernization across all retail and distribution sites
- Provide Level 3 escalation for complex network incidents across WAN, LAN, WLAN, and security layers
- Troubleshoot store connectivity issues impacting POS, payments, inventory, or back-office systems
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent resolutions
- Ensure network compliance with PCI DSS, POPIA, and internal cybersecurity standards
- Maintain and enhance network visibility and telemetry through tooling
How to apply
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