Intermediate Wireless Engineer
Paracon
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Intermediate position
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Cape Town
- Posted 26 Mar 2026 by Paracon
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2636086 - Ref 491707474437890
About the position
Job Title: Network Engineer (Wireless & SD-WAN)
Location: Cape Town (on site)
Overview
A leading organisation within the financial services sector is looking for a Network Engineer with solid experience in wireless networking and SD-WAN to join their growing infrastructure team.
This role is suited to a hands-on engineer who enjoys working in a multi-site enterprise environment, supporting and optimising network performance across business-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Support, implement, and maintain enterprise wireless networks (Wi-Fi 5/6/6E)
- Assist with SD-WAN deployments and ongoing optimisation
- Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues
- Troubleshoot connectivity, latency, and coverage problems
- Work with senior engineers on network design and upgrades
- Ensure network security and compliance with internal standards
- Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers
- Provide support for incidents, escalations, and maintenance activities
Required Experience & Skills
- 3-6 years' experience in network engineering
- Strong exposure to wireless networking (enterprise Wi-Fi)
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN solutions
- Solid understanding of:
- Routing & switching (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP basics)
- Network troubleshooting and performance tuning
- Experience with vendors such as:
- Experience supporting multi-site or branch network environments
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to financial services, banking, or insurance environments
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, Aruba certifications)
Key Competencies
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a senior engineering team
What's on Offer
- Exposure to modern enterprise networking technologies
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced senior engineers
- Involvement in large-scale, multi-site network environments
- Competitive salary and career growth opportunities
Desired Skills:
Paracon
About the agency
Paracon facilitates the delivery of your business strategy through finding you the top ICT and technology talent. Our reputation, industry leadership and national reach enables us to empower our clients through attracting the ICT talent you need for your permanent and temporary employment workforce solutions.
Paracon forms part of the Adcorp Group of Companies, an international parent company to a group of recruitment specialist brands who are engaged in the provision of comprehensive human capital; effective and efficient workforce management styles and skills development services.
With ever-changing technology, choose us as your partner in the evolution of ICT talent. Trusted, experienced and dynamic in the way we do ICT talent management.
Resourcing
• Contracting recruitment: Utilising contractors allows you flexibility in your resourcing solutions. We manage all contract negotiation and administration through our professional and timeous processes. From short-term projects to long-term engagements, moving your business forward.
• Permanent recruitment: Permanent placement of ICT professionals, includes full background checks and references.
• Recruitment process: We will provide a tailored workforce managed solution, to search, source and identify talent to match the job specifications provided by our clients, Paracon is able to assess CVs via our various recruitment channels.
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Talent Consulting
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